On: Boston Dynamics shop: Spot Explorer

[ogre_codes]

Wheeled robots already dominate indoor environments. They cost a tiny fraction of what this costs, have better endurance, and are safer.

[vorpalhex → ogre_codes]

Stairs, debris, uneven walkways. Spot does not fall even in really hazardous environments and I have seen some aggressive torture tests.

[Youtube warning] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-PdPtqw78k

[ogre_codes → vorpalhex]

Much like drones are much better at most outdoor operations, wheeled robots are much better at most indoor operations. Yes, stairs, etc etc... but if a company has a big enough need for investing in robotics, it's likely they will be willing to invest in the infrastructure (ramps, etc) to support those robots.

Also, consider for a moment the following from Boston Dynamics:

> Spot should always be operated at least two meters away from people

That alone eliminates something like 95% of workplaces.

[jupp0r → ogre_codes]

> That alone eliminates something like 95% of workplaces.

Not currently, as people also operate at least two meters away from people.