Meet AlphaDog, Robotic Packmule Extraordinaire

[Grottnikk]

The buzzing sounds like a motor or something, almost like a leaf-blower.

 

[Fenra]

Please tell I'm not the only one who was freaked out watching that... the way it moves, something about it scares me

 

[Blunderboy]

Allow me to take some of the fear away gentlemen, and ladies.



Still, these are honestly amazing advances.

 

[Lunar Templar]

sweet

is can has giant robot battle tiem nao?

 

[Paragon Fury]

Next up: Box Guards from Dues Ex: Human Revolution.

HOUNDS from Chromehounds.

Lazy people getting even lazier.

 

[Broken Blade]

While this is very impressive, there's a LOT to do before this is combat ready. Or even remotely useful. But still, kudos to the designers and engineers for getting this far. You guys are amazing.

Now please tell me this is three laws compliant.

 

[asylumsweetie]

Actually, I don't think its walk is creepy at all. I think it's kind of chipper and charming. It sort of bounces along like its happy to be here. Its sort of adorable actually! Now paint it white and give it the voice of Wheatley from Portal 2 and it'll be the most darling piece of hardware on the market! I'll get one for my trips to walmart!

 

[jpoon]

Man every time I see this thing it just creeps me out. I really have a feeling that DARPA wants this thing to be as intimidating as humanly possible. They are in the business of destroying humans (and humanity) so I guess it makes sense. I bet they've already got a version strapped with automatic weaponry, they just likely aren't showing that to the public...yet.

 

[joshuaayt]

Rad. Though, to be honest, I'd rather a universal focus on powered exoskeletons. If we can get one country with an army of Iron Men, then that country can get to owning the entire world, which is a step to (Besides a very scary future) peace. Then we can finally get to space proper.

I don't want to die before we get to Mars.

 

[spectrenihlus]

Not the stealthiest sounding thing ever huh...

 

[Frozen Donkey Wheel2]

I still find these things very creepy. Very Combine-esque, if you will.

 

[Fidelias]

So, all we need to do now is make one a couple hundred tons bigger, add giant guns to it, and a pilot seat, and we'll finally have our own Mechwarrior! I want a Timberwolf, please.

 

[rabidmidget]

When it rolled over by itself, I wanted to give it a pat.

 

[Fidelias]

Next up: Box Guards from Dues Ex: Human Revolution.

HOUNDS from Chromehounds.

Lazy people getting even lazier.

Lazy people invented the wheel.

But yeah, I'm psyched. I want full-on robots before I die. Especially if you can get self-defence bots that know kung-fu and have hidden weapons in case someone burglarizes your home.

 

[Nurb]

AND EETS WHEESPER QUIYAT!

 

[Singularly Datarific]

So, all we need to do now is make one a couple hundred tons bigger, add giant guns to it, and a pilot seat, and we'll finally have our own Mechwarrior! I want a Timberwolf, please.

Elemental first, you gotta have a stepping stone to get up to the good mechs
Anyways, this thing is utterly terrifying, seeing fully natural movements on something completely unnatural...

 

[v3n0mat3]

I keep thinking about MGS4 when I see those 2. Pretty ingenious robots, I say.

 

[Dorian6]

Didn't I see this thing on Cracked.com like a year ago?

 

[Ghengis John]

The really impressive bit is that AlphaDog doesn't need any kind of guidance when strolling alongside a group of soldiers. Instead its onboard sensors allow it to follow a designated "leader," both matching his/her pace and overcoming any obstacles that may present themselves.

Great way to single out one of the troops.

 

[Spudgun Man]

When it stood up from it's horisontal position I honestly shat my pants, now all they need to do is strap a 50 cal to it and we've got gun drones.