Boston Dynamics: Quadruped Rough Terrain Robot Prototype

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BigDog: Courtesy of Boston Dynamics
BigDog: Courtesy of Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics has released a prototype of an all-terrain robot, BigDog. The quadruped robot is equipped with a computer featuring sensors that aid its movements over harsh terrain. The robot is powered by a gasoline engine that drives the hydraulic system.


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