canadianfreak Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 That's creepy in a way, awesome in another! It first reminded me of 2 people carrying a canoe over their heads. Something like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VivaLaVibora Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I don't see how this thing is that great. It's looks ugly, it almost slips on ice (I should be built to not slip on ice if you want to demonstrate that instead of almost falling over.), and it's just walking like a little robot, but it's bigger. As people have said, it looks so real but it simulates something so unrealistic which is a dragon costume at the Chinese parade, or two people in a horse costume (One is the front, and one is the back.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 ^ How someone fails to see the technological advancement is beyond me. Â As for the thing itself...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Did Joey have anything to do with this? Â Â Â Â (this is another example of my posting a joke that like four other people will get. Sort of like how I include the phrase "giant carnivorous bees" to amuse someone. Feel free to ignore my nonsense). Â dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alia2001 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I agree, the technical advances made in just this one robot are astounding. That being said it is still creepy and a little scary to think that this could be made to eventually be used against us in some way. How long before the government Borrows the plans for this design. Please take no offense I'm all for it if it is used for a good purpose but not for ultimate destruction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercub Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 That thing is just a little creepy. The computing power to handle the balance in real time is quite earth shattering !! Â So this is whats on you-tube for all the world to see but what else is there in existance thats even more advanced that we're NOT supposed to see !! Â It makes Asimo look like my little pony !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cprocks22 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Wow... I'm having a hard time deciding if I am scared to death or in complete awe by it. The one thing that comes to mind is a REALLY scary walk through haunted house/dark ride. Just imagine yourself walking through and THAT thing comes at you looking like who knows what *shudders*. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 That's creepy in a way, awesome in another! It first reminded me of 2 people carrying a canoe over their heads.Yes, except two people carrying a canoe would have a lot more trouble recovering if they slipped.It does look like that, though. Â This is too creepy for words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hand 0f Time Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I remember seeing this video almost a year ago. It's use was mostly to help supply the troops ammunition and medical. With it's manufunction, they are making another one (possibly already have) that is bigger, faster, and more durable to terrain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Um.... Â Â Freaky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke11793 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 This looks pretty cool. Kinda weird how realistic it is... Â Amazing how it recovered when it slipped on the ice. Did anyone else think that was funny? I started laughing when I saw it slip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccron10 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 That was so human-like that it's not even funny. Â I could actually see a person being made like that. The only thing is that it's motor is so loud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groteslurf Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 That thing is really impressive  The noise it produces, makes it kinda scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I don't see how this thing is that great. It's looks ugly, it almost slips on ice (I should be built to not slip on ice if you want to demonstrate that instead of almost falling over.), and it's just walking like a little robot, but it's bigger. As people have said, it looks so real but it simulates something so unrealistic which is a dragon costume at the Chinese parade, or two people in a horse costume (One is the front, and one is the back.) Â Dude, This thing is amazing. If you don't think so, you don't understand what an achievement this thing is. A robot that can run and jump and has balance. Â 1.) If they wanted to make it look pretty, they could have easily put a shell on it . They could have made it look like a horse of course. Â 2.) The slipping on the ice was a demonstration of its balance. They could have easily put pads on the feet so it didn't slip. They wanted to show how it adapted. Â This thing is cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam06pr Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 It looks creepy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterlvr_nc Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I dont think it looks all that creepy. I think it is amazing that something can maneuver like that, and recover from slipping on ice so quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfotkid Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 ^ It probably has some auto- stability program in, As in if if it leans to far to one side the legs would automatical raise and move to satbilitize it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraken613 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 That was kinda creepy... But awsome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woah_killa Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Â OMG, hahahahaaha! Â I nearly pissed on myself when it slipped on the ice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenDen Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 OK, I'm just downright scared. That is the creepiest robot evar! It's too real! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I know I'll be seeing this pop up in my nightmares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecoasterkid Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 ^ It probably has some auto- stability program in, As in if if it leans to far to one side the legs would automatical raise and move to satbilitize it. Â Oh is that all it is? Christ, sounds easy to me! Someone should've thought of that alot sooner! Â Honestly, this thing is a technological marvel. I can't believe the way it can balance itself. Absolutely incredible. It does look really freakin weird, but with the right casing it can look much more natural. Â If technology like this gets into the wrong hands though I don't even want to think about the kind of destruction it can cause. And yes I consider the US Army (or any branch thereof) to be the "wrong hands". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroTre Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 I have seen the future  and it is AWESOME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheArchfiend Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 This thing is so going to revolutionize my current way of getting my luggage to the check in desk at the airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lloydejones Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 This is absolutely amazing. For those of you who fear that the technology will get into the hands of the military... It already is. DARPA is part of the US defense department (http://www.darpa.mil/). I think it could be a wonderful thing to help unman the front lines and significantly reduce casualties. Imagine how it could help with bomb disposal and search and rescue operations. It will also have civilian applications we can't even imagine yet. I'm sure the people in DARPA testing the first Wide Area Network in the 60s had no idea it would lead to this little thing we call the internet. It's new and different and that makes it scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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