Alphabet Google Boston Dynamics

February 9, 2017

In June 2016, I thought that Alphabet Google was selling its Boston Dynamics’ robot outfit to Toyota. My source? The ever reliable USA Today. Then I learned that Toyota also wanted Google’s Schaft, another Google entity. Then nothing. Why do I care today? No reason. I just wondered what happened to the deal.

I learned that Boston Dynamics has invented a robot that can zip about on two wheels, go in the water, and jump over obstacles. Here’s a screen capture from “Leaked Video Reveals New Boston Dynamics Robot That Can Perform Amazing Stunts on Two Wheels.”

I like jumping robots, but my all time favorite is the holiday infused robot reindeer which probably terrified college students without access to a special room with dogs to pet and advisors to assist them through a mental crisis. In case you forgot, here’s a snap of the beasties:

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I know that whether Alphabet Google, Toyota, or some other outfit buys Boston Dynamics, the robots will find useful things to do in law enforcement, intelligence gathering, warfighting. I suppose I should add baby sitting and working in primary school classrooms. Well, maybe not yet.

Stephen E Arnold, February 9, 2017

Written by Stephen E. Arnold · Filed Under Google, News

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