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Boston Dynamics builds advanced robots with remarkable behavior: mobility, agility, dexterity and speed. We use sensor-based controls and computation to unlock the capabilities of complex mechanisms. Our world-class development teams take projects from initial concept to proof-of-principle prototyping to build-test-build engineering, to field testing and low-rate production.
Organizations worldwide, from DARPA, the US Army, Navy and Marine Corps to Sony Corporation turn to Boston Dynamics for advice and for help creating the most advanced robots on Earth.
So what will they be used for? There has been no declared official use for these robots.
Although, I would like to think they could be used for good there is no question about it in my mind these robots will be used for martial law if and when it is declared.
Other robots created by Boston Dynamics are ones that can fly in formation, swim like fish and slither around on the ground like snakes. Think if these were used to kettle and gather up humans there would be no reasoning with a program. The human equation in “just following orders” has now been replaced with a robot that is just following its program. Void of any sense of humanity and compassion words and tears will mean nothing to the machine.
Here are videos of Boston Dynamics robots' PetMan, LS3, Atlas, and Cheetah.
Google has recently just purchased Boston Dynamics and there robotics. Google’s robots efforts will be led by Andy Rubin, who was formerly in-charge of Android. It is clear that Google is seriously — and rather suddenly — interested in robots. What isn’t clear, though, is why? Is Google planning some kind of synergistic and masterful play to integrate its AI and machine learning software algorithms with humanoid helper robots? Is this the start of a story that ultimately leads to the technological singularity and Judgment Day?
I am amazed by these robots and this technology no doubt. It's an astounding work of art and it signifies we as creators are evolving. Yet, in my mind I can't help to think we've all seen this coming. It's finally here and it's just the beginning.
Sources:
http://www.bostondynamics.com/index.html
http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/172859-google-acquires-boston-dynamics-and-seven-other-robotics-companies-next-stop-judgment-day
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