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BOSTON DYNAMICS, THE company Google bought back in 2013, has unveiled the latest addition to its robotics collection which can scamper across rough and uneven terrain without any problems.
Nicknamed ‘Spot’, the four-legged robot weighs 73kg and is smaller than its bigger brother BigDog (108kg). Despite its name, Spot walks and runs more like a horse than a dog and is able to regain its balance after it’s been kicked or shoved.
That lightness means it’s more nimble, and it’s able to outpace its previous counterparts. While it’s not able to carry the same weight as BigDog, for example, its mobility means it’s able to climb up steps and function indoors.
When it’s not busy being kicked or outrunning larger robots, it finds some time to go jogging with a friend.
According to the makers, Spot is powered by an electric motor which uses hydraulic actuators to keep it moving. It’s able to navigate and make its way around rough terrain thanks to a sensor head.
Boston Dynamics’ main aim is to use these robots for tasks like carrying, scouting and search and rescue, but it’s probably a bad idea to start kicking it. It’s all innocent now, sure, but let’s hope future robots don’t hold it against us and are more like this.
Instead of this.
One can only hope.
Originally published 10.14am
Amazing :-)
Also surprised how many of my friends look so much better without make up :-)
and yet yourself and all your friends will put it back on, women putting pressure on yourselves, awful shame
Having seen so many girls post selfies without make up on this week, I’ve decided to donate money to Revlon for the miraculous work they do.
Just kidding of course, I think all ladies are beautiful. Some are more beautiful than others though.
Monty your rock! That actually made me laugh out loud :)
Word has it that Linda Martins holding back her selfie for Halloween.
See the lads are starting to do sock on a cock for ball cancer.
Better than them thick necnominations fair play to everyone who donated as quite a few cancer charities benefited… I support aoibhenns pink tie a cancer charity for children who do great work with the children and their family
This is wonderful. And revealing how good women look without makeup !
Some of my friends look years younger without the makeup
Great stuff – that should cover 2 salaries, with €7 leftover for cancer research.
Topups all round!
Absolutely roaring laughing at this comment
It’s great to see a trend making a positive difference. And I for one think that the less make up a woman uses the better she can look!
Well done to all who supported this novelty idea. We will always have a few begrudgers and negative people but this is so POSITIVE and fun and supporting CANCER AWARENESS and a €4 donation to a wonderful charity
Never knew me throwing on a wig for a photo could be such a money spinner!
Yes, my five sisters and I did the ‘no make up selfie’ last night and it was interesting to see them on Facebook with no makeup! Needless to say, they all looked great!! It’s for a great cause!! Go girls!! ;)
Why is it such a big deal that women are showing what they actually look like??? Surely this should be expected as normal instead of the way things are were women hide behind make-up and fake tan while hypocritically judging others for how they look when they themselves conceal their own appearance.
Less of it now john
The reason it is such a big deal is because some women wouldn’t step outside their front door with out some foundation on or mascara to conceal their blemishes . It’s a self conscious thing , and it’s fantastic that these women are willing to bare all and have their insecurites brought out into the huge wide world of face book and all of their friends can see their blemishes . It’s a big thing for some women and I applaude every single woman that has done it .
John it’s an article about making money for cancer charities, it’s a feel good thing but you want to turn it into a woman bashing exercise, just because mummy didn’t show you enough love growing up doesn’t mean we want to listen to your clap trap so please cop on to yourself and do cock in a sock for testicular cancer and smile buddy ok
All told, an estimated $6 billion is raised every year in the name of breast cancer research but the cases of breast cancer have risen dramatically worldwide , cancer is a terrible disease , but marketing disease as a fund raising stunt for over-paid administrators mid-term bonuses is a bit sick …these no-make up “selfies’ wont cure one kid with leukemia nor offer much to the palliative care of a cancer patient , it’s just all part of the marketing , this is an industry built on very few cures and where 8/10 chemo patients die from radiation ….don’t be a sucker for the Bernays type propaganda…even when it pulls at your heart strings.
When dissonance is present, in addition to trying to reduce it, the person will actively avoid situations and information which would likely increase the dissonance…
Deasun – and what would you suggest??? Cancer Awareness is important. Nurses funded by the ICS are important. Helplines and support for patients and families is important.
Research is important. There are many variants of cancers both in adulthood and childhood, with different prognosis.
One has to remain positive and hopeful- that one day
A cure will be found
Darren you shouldn’t try your hand at smart alec responses because you’re not really good at it. I’m just saying that something better or more creative should have been done for cancer awareness than shining a light on how sad society is, were women showing their faces without make-up is seen as some sort of achievement or commendable act.
A well intentioned but truly bizarre social media craze. I can’t but feel sorry for these women who feel that appearing on social medial without makeup is an achievement worthy of monetary donation. It opens up another debate as to why women feel that they have to wear make-up in the first place.
I applaud the thousands of brave men who put their self esteem on the line by posting up these pictures of themselves without makeup
#inspirational
Whoever came up with that marketing plan is a genius …..
Have long been saying this country needs a telethon to lift the national mood. Re-ignite the appreciation of what we’ve got because many organisations who provide amazing life changing services countrywide have seen their fundraising sources disappear. Its sole purpose wouldn’t be to raise millions even 250000 would go a long way towards some group it would raise the spirits of the country and that could be priceless. Look at sport relief. Think it would be all the better now after all the rehab and charities scandals. Here is an example of the people of Ireland taking control and providing a major adrenalin shot to one of the countries most worthy charities.
I think you just answered your own question there John ;-)
Its for a great cause and a charity close to my heart having lost an aunt to skin cancer and having had three brain tumors removed thankfully benign. As a result I suffer with Epilepsy, on the 26th of March is World Epilepsy Day, purple is the colour to symbolise Epilepsy. It would be great if the people of Ireland could wear a little purple on the 26th to let us know they are thinking of the 36,000 people approx in ireland who suffer with epilepsy and donate no matter how big or small to Epilepsy Ireland. Text the word Roses to 50300. Remember not every seizure involves a violent convulsion. There are over 40 different types of seizures. It is the most common neurological condition and yet the most misunderstood.
For US charities, we offer a similar text-and-pledge service. Many of our nonprofit clients have achieved tremendous success with our platform: http://s.gnoss.us/TextToPledge
Eric Bryant
Gnosis Media Group
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