More from Boston Dynamics: http://www.fastcompany.com/3005313/evolved-brains-robots-creep-closer-animal-learning
Big Dog actually does better on the ice than I. Here's where it gets scary: "They’ve 3-D printed an advanced quadruped robot called Aracna, to further examine evolved gaits. The next step is to evolve larger, more modular brains that will hopefully approach natural brains in complexity opening up the possibility of creating an entirely new breed of robots." Did they have to name it after a spider? I hate spiders. Except those from the sea, with drawn butter. Self-replication is just around the corner.
