Scientists have trained a four-legged robot to play badminton against a human opponent, and it scuttles across the court to play rallies of up to 10 shots. By combining whole-body movements with ...

Spot, the four-legged robot from Boston Dynamics Inc., is perhaps best known for its viral dance routines to songs like “Uptown Funk.” But beyond its playful antics, Spot’s ability to climb stairs and ...

Since Boston Dynamic first teased its BigDog robot in 2004, four-legged hound automatons have exploded in popularity. There are now dozens of robot dogs in development, ranging from military and ...

A robotic dog that can run, climb, and carry your gear across rugged terrain sounds like science fiction. But Chinese robotics company Unitree believes it has built exactly that with the As2 companion ...

The Topeka Police Department acquired a robotic dog for SWAT and community engagement. The robot dog, nicknamed Pepe, is used to de-escalate situations and foster community interaction. TPD also ...

One of the most unexpected attractions at the 2026 Genesis Invitational wasn’t a golfer or a leaderboard move. Instead, it was Spot, the agile four-legged robot dog developed by Boston Dynamics, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Named "Spot," the quadruped robot from developers Boston Dynamics has been on the cutting edge of canine-like robots for several ...

Every August 26, National Dog Day shines a light on dogs around the globe. This year, we have a special new breed of dog to introduce, which has leapt from science fiction to the mainstream, ...

Global food major Cargill has adopted a robotic dog named Spot. Developed by Boston Dynamics, the company’s new pet does more than ‘sit’ and ‘stay’ – Spot patrols Cargill’s multiseed crush and ...