We’re all a bit concerned that robots will take our kids jobs one day. But pets should be worried too. We may soon have robot dogs to play fetch with.
Meet Spot.
Spot is going to be used in space to fetch astronauts’ newspapers in the morning and also perform important tasks such as building habitats on other planets before humans set foot there.
He is a four-legged robot which is electrically powered and can run up stairs, walk on any terrain and get up easily if pushed over. Spot has a sensor on his head that lets him navigate rough terrain and avoid obstacles.
The pros? Spot doesn’t smell, get fleas or sneak up on your bed when you’re not there.
The cons? Spot is not very soft, you can’t snuggle with him on the couch and he’s not keen on hanging his head out the window with his tongue out.
Apart from Spot’s appeal as a pet, there is so much potential for a robot like this.
Rescue operations are one of them: entering burning buildings to save lives, flood rescue and relief efforts could be helped enormously by this fast, strong and intelligent little guy.
No word on whether he can catch a tennis ball yet, but the future is bright.
Check out Spot in action here.
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