I, for one, continue to welcome our robot overlords...

[pokerfan]

The PETMAN robot was developed by Boston Dynamics with funding from the DoD CBD program. It is used to test the performance of protective clothing designed for hazardous environments. The video shows initial testing in a chemical protection suit and gas mask. PETMAN has sensors embedded in its skin that detect any chemicals leaking through the suit. The skin also maintains a micro-climate inside the clothing by sweating and regulating temperature. Partners in developing PETMAN were MRIGlobal, Measurement Technology Northwest, Smith Carter, CUH2A, and HHI.

[tridim]

1. It doesn't walk right, but some of those streching movements were spot-on, 100% natural.

They almost looked motion captured.

[pokerfan]

2. I'm sure they will continue to improve

It's a brave new world.

[Kablooie]

3. Bet he'd be fun at a singles bar.