Friday, September 18, 2009

Big leaps towards the future

Ok, so you think you've seen most of today's robots. Well, hang on to your hat. We now have robots that can make big leaps...literally. Big deal? You betcha. The one you're about to see will be able to leap about 25 feet once it's completed. With its powerful leg, Boston Dynamics, the company that's building this little autonomous bot, says that it will save military lives by providing reconnaissance. The company expects the robot to be delivered next year. The project is funded by DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency).