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Old 10-29-09, 07:05 AM   #1
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Default PETMAN a prototype robot with human-like walking motion

From the ones that build the BigDog robot.

PETMAN:


pretty amazing I must say.

http://www.bostondynamics.com/robot_petman.html

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Old 10-29-09, 07:19 AM   #2
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Wow, that's pretty badass. Imagine if they could convert the legs to prosthetic use for amputees.
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Old 10-29-09, 07:25 AM   #3
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We're doomed.
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Old 10-29-09, 09:19 AM   #4
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We're doomed.
Not yet it needs arms to carry a blaster
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Old 10-29-09, 09:27 AM   #5
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Wow, that's pretty badass. Imagine if they could convert the legs to prosthetic use for amputees.
That was my first thought exactly!
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Old 10-29-09, 11:07 AM   #6
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Wow, that's pretty badass. Imagine if they could convert the legs to prosthetic use for amputees.
As long as the amputee is on a treadmill tethered by many cables and cords it might work out.

Till then keep workin on it
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Old 10-29-09, 11:11 AM   #7
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NOO!!! The T800 comeing true...

Next thing ya know... Skynet!!!
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NOO!!! The T800 comeing true...

Next thing ya know... Skynet!!!
Errrr skynet came first
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Do you believe everything you see in the movies...

anywho... this is only part of my world domi... err i mean the T800...
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