When you hear Boston Dynamics what comes to mind is advanced robots that can do everything from gymnastics to the dishes. But the firm has seen quite an impressive progression in the past few years that has led it to overcome many of its initial shortcomings.
The early stages of Boston Dynamics consisted of its first legged robot, the “BigDog,” which was debuted in 2004. The robot was designed to be a pack mule for soldiers carrying around 400 lbs (181 kg) and navigating difficult terrains. The project, however, was shelved as the robot was deemed too loud for combat use.
Then came along Cheetah and WildCat, running robots based on canines as their names indicate. But Boston Dynamics would only really progress with the arrival of the now-famous Spot in 2015.
Spot is an electrically powered and hydraulically actuated robot that weighs a mere 160 lbs (72 kg), making it much smaller and quieter than its previous canine-inspired ancestors. Spot can climb terrain, avoid obstacles, see 360-degrees, and perform
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