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Giraffe-like robot walks, climbs, and loads the dishwasher

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Boston Dynamics writes on YouTube that the little guy can last 90 minutes per charge and weighs in at only 55 pounds. To assist with mobility and navigation, it’s equipped with depth cameras and sensors in its limbs. The video above shows the SpotMini’s ability to move around an obstacle-filled space, climb stairs, and prance. And with its new neck, the robot can be made to grab and move objects around, which comes in handy for loading the dishwasher and fetching a beer.
via Mental Floss

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