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Boston Dynamics "I've Got Talent" Robot SpotMini Dancing https://youtu.be/kHBcVlqpvZ8 https://youtu.be/kHBcVlqpvZ8 Source:  Boston Dynamics' Spot MIni Making Musician Bruno Mars Proud SpotMini the robot not only wows when it opens doors.  It wows dancing to Bruno Mars' 2014 hit song Uptown Funk.  SpotMini even does a moonwalk.  It's brilliant robotics and the stuff superstars are made of. Uptown Spot The video is called Uptown Spot. I've embedded it for you to see.   If you have a minute to see Spot dance, you'll be delighted and mesmerized.  Boston Dynamics hasn't disclosed how they achieved the robot's natural movements and tremendous agility. Spot Goes on Sale in 2019 SpotMini goes to market and up for sale to customers in 2019.  Boston Dynamics was recently purchased from Google by SoftBank.  This is the first time in Boston Dynamics' 26 year history that it's offered a robot for purchase. They say SpotMini is f

Boston Dynamics SpotMini Grabbing a Soda   Cranking Out Thousands of SpotMinis & Practical Robots Boston Dynamics is ready to produce a lot of SpotMinis.  You can purchase it in 2019.  It's an all-electric nimble robot that the company says is good at home, the office and outdoors.  The robot can wash the dishes, open the door, climb stairs and carry & handle packages and other objects. Productify The company is expanding its focus.  Since its founding it has been viewed as a leading R&D robotic innovation center.  Now, it's ready to also "productify"  meaning create and sell practical robots on a commercial scale.  SpotMini is a great example.  Word is they're going to unleash thousands of robots with different applications onto the market over the next few years. Uses According to the company, primary uses for SpotMini right now are as an assistant at the office, home and outdoors.  Also for emergency response, security and entertai

Preaching Bot SpotMini  Someone at Boston Dynamics has a great sense of humor.  The company, which is a robot R&D epicenter, just posted a job opening for a Robot Evangelist.  Seriously!  The evangelist's job is to sell the world on commercial uses of their animal inspired robots.  Robotic applications include commercial security, logistics and construction.  This move by Boston Dynamics underscores a big push for market-driven, money-making, widespread use of robotics across industries. Military Robots in Service Boston Dynamics' roots are deeply intertwined with DARPA, the US Defense Department's Advanced Research Projects Agency.  DARPA's mission is to develop breakthrough technology that provides the US military overwhelming competitive advantages.  Over the years, DARPA has funded Boston Dynamics robotic programs with an estimated $150 million.  The investment is well worth it.  The company has created the world's fastest, biggest and most agile