Robotic ‘pack mule’ displays stunning reflexes
March 6, 2006 | Source: NewScientist.com news service
BigDog, a nimble, four-legged robot, is so surefooted it can negotiate steep slopes, cross rocky ground, and recover its balance even after being given a hefty kick.
The machine, which moves like a cross between a goat and a pantomime horse, is being developed as a robotic pack mule for the US military.