All Robot, All Mega
Built by DARPA, obviously a legged robot has advantages over its wheeled counterparts. While wheels will always be the choice for moving fast on flat surfaces (that’s why we drive cars), this will be the go for all the places we can’t drive cars or ride skateboards.
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We have an instant winner right here, dependant on price… A robot that just follows you about and carries your stuff for you. Looks cool too. Not surprisingly it is created by Piaggio, who also make Vespa scooters.
It can move at 22mph (in other words, follow you on your bike) and the battery can last 8 hours.
Downsides, won’t handle stairs very well, and its storage space is roughly that of a large backpack. So it just needs more storage and legs to be perfect. Or flying…
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This leaked video tells you everything you need to know
From Boston Dynamics (who else?)
Z-Machines are a “power trio” consisting of March, a 78-fingered guitarist; Ashura, a drummer with 22 arms; and Cosmo, a keyboardist who triggers notes with lasers. [Source: Guardian]
I think this band should tour, they’d certainly get crowds – although if it were me in the audience I doubt I would last more than 2-3 songs.