Published 19:15 IST, February 19th 2020

Dog-like robot pulling carriage takes internet by storm; watch video

A recent video shared by a Twitter user shows a dog-like robot pulling a carriage with wheels while also hauling a man around at a relatively modest speed.

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A recent video shared by a Twitter user shows a dog-like robot pulling a carri with wheels while also hauling a man around at a relatively modest speed. video has taken internet by storm as it has alrey received more than 16,000 views and hundreds of likes. According to international media reports, dog-like robot named SpotMini is all-electric and can run for up to 90 minutes on a charge. 

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Several internet users were shocked to see Victorian transportation with high-tech robotics. Some netizens also asked wher engineers were inspired by 'Black Mirror's' episode. One user also wrote, “Am I only one who’s scared of this because of Black Mirror- Metalhe episode”. 

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Dog-like robot

According to international media reports, previously, SpotMini has successfully run through a police training obstacle course. dog-bot weighs 25 to 30 kilograms and can carry about 14 kilograms. robotics company, Boston Dynamics reportedly unveiled heless SpotMini earlier this month. dog-robot was never meant to tow much of anything, however, little robot mans to tug hard and eugh that man sitting behind could kick back and relax for a bit. 

According to official site of Boston Dynamics, SpotMini is “a nimble robot that climbs stairs and traverses rough terrain with unprecedented ease, yet is small eugh to use indoors. Built to be a rugged and customizable platform, Spot automously accomplishes your industrial sensing and remote operation needs”. 

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19:15 IST, February 19th 2020