The fact we're all looking at a bipedal walking robot you can sit in and ride around and no one here seems remotely impressed by this is a sure sign we're in the future.
NooneAtAll3 8 minutes ago [-]
I remember years ago there was giant robot duel
looong youtube video, a lot of unnecessary hyping - all to end in 5 second after one robot drove into the other and it just fell
Think of this like a car company having a racing program — building stuff like this will pay dividends elsewhere in the company; from product design to production chain. Example - boy, does that gait look uncomfortable to sit through. I can imagine wanting to spend more time on smoothness, careful foot planting, gait variations, etc. after having my R&D guys ride around in it. And with that done, I can imagine better wear cycles and faster, better looking small robots benefiting.
I’ll also note that cockpit has been padded. I’d love to see the crash outtake videos.
KronisLV 40 minutes ago [-]
What would you use it for that other machines are unsuitable for? Carrying stuff? Helping with somewhat heavy construction tasks? The torso seems a bit too in the way of the hands to be useful for anything. I mean, it looks cool but might be kinda useless.
wongarsu 18 minutes ago [-]
It might fit a niche between a forklift and a crane. Pick up large things and move them, with some of the versatility of the crane and mobility of a forklift. While being too big to fit in most places, and probably having a fraction of the load capacity of either
I think the article nails it:
> Early buyers are likely theme parks, industrial operators, or deep-pocketed enthusiasts
It looks cool, and unless you have a very specific niche that will be its main feature
close04 6 minutes ago [-]
It's about as useful as an F1 car if you see it as a development platform.
2ndorderthought 26 minutes ago [-]
I could see some applications for it. But they are selling it as a mode of transportation?
joe_mamba 25 minutes ago [-]
>The torso seems a bit too in the way of the hands to be useful for anything.
The wide torso/cage is what's protecting the human operator should the robot fall over.
Tyeah, the ones from Avatar look cooler, but imagine you fall on your face in it, you'd get turned into mush.
tw1984 33 minutes ago [-]
boost the valuation of your company.
toasty228 37 minutes ago [-]
Wow it can even break a mortarless brick wall, impressive!
tedcrilly 25 minutes ago [-]
Wonder if the security posture is as good as the robot dog Benn Jordan tested.
kasperni 38 minutes ago [-]
I want to watch Cybertruck vs GD01
close04 55 seconds ago [-]
Why the Cybertruck? What does it bring to the table other than a futuristic name and a polarizing design? Why not a Ford Raptor or F-150 Lightning?
msuniverse2026 38 minutes ago [-]
Neat, I wonder just how far these things can be scaled.
dragonelite 1 hours ago [-]
Dam china making gundams, before GTA 6.
joe_mamba 28 minutes ago [-]
The design is very human
micromacrofoot 35 minutes ago [-]
so when it's on all fours you're just on your back looking skyward?
tw1984 43 minutes ago [-]
looks ugly.
tenwz1 50 minutes ago [-]
toy
tgv 18 minutes ago [-]
It indeed looks like a toy for rich people. Ideal for when you want to break a loosely stacked brick wall.
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looong youtube video, a lot of unnecessary hyping - all to end in 5 second after one robot drove into the other and it just fell
looks like someone made a supercut of all the fights, and it is still too long and has uncomfortable hyping from narrator https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTkVrRkziDI
potential backdoors, weak security and other concerns.
[0]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lA8WuXDXfcI
I’ll also note that cockpit has been padded. I’d love to see the crash outtake videos.
I think the article nails it:
> Early buyers are likely theme parks, industrial operators, or deep-pocketed enthusiasts
It looks cool, and unless you have a very specific niche that will be its main feature
The wide torso/cage is what's protecting the human operator should the robot fall over.
Tyeah, the ones from Avatar look cooler, but imagine you fall on your face in it, you'd get turned into mush.