Slog - Comments on Big Dog Coming to Get You http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you Afraid of pit bulls? Check this shit out. Watch as this thing moves over ice, snow, gravel, and regains its balance after being kicked in the ribs. Plan 1: Kick it in the ribs. Plan 2: Run like hell.... Copyright 2008 Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:44:31 -0800 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:36:18 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by Mr. Poe ...you call that a kick?

]]> Mr. Poe http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971782 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971782 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:48:18 -0800 Comment by UNPAID BLOGGER A sneek peek of our robotic overlords!

Seriously though, did it really need to look like a giant bug...?

]]> UNPAID BLOGGER http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971783 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971783 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:48:23 -0800 Comment by Jessica DO NOT WANT!

Can you imagine hearing that thing chasing you through the woods at night? Eesh.

]]> Jessica http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971793 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971793 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:52:20 -0800 Comment by leek Wah. Nightmares now. And thoughts of Starship Troopers.

]]> leek http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971797 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971797 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:53:34 -0800 Comment by michael strangeways hmmm...i was thinking more like John Carpenters, The Thing...

]]> michael strangeways http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971803 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971803 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:55:28 -0800 Comment by Mike of Renton Does anyone else have the sudden urge to play Half Life 2?

]]> Mike of Renton http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971805 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971805 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:56:28 -0800 Comment by lime joy It looks like a spider with half the legs. That thing scares the ass crap outta me...

]]> lime joy http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971813 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971813 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:59:11 -0800 Comment by Matthew There will be no escaping our robot guardians.

]]> Matthew http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971818 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971818 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:01:33 -0800 Comment by Mahtli69 You think that's scary? Imagine that thing armed with a weapon.

]]> Mahtli69 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971820 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971820 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:01:40 -0800 Comment by ho' know OMFG! we are all so toast!

]]> ho' know http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971830 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971830 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:04:33 -0800 Comment by Sam Decent article from IGN on it here:

http://gear.ign.com/articles/860/860123p1.html

]]> Sam http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971833 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971833 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:05:35 -0800 Comment by MK that thing scares the bejeezus out of me...it moves like something out of a Tim Burton stop-motion and also could probably kill you.

]]> MK http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971834 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971834 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:05:39 -0800 Comment by oljb Now would be a good time to stock up on rocket launchers.

I guess it's good that decades worth of youngsters have been honing their robot-killing skills via video games. And mom said you were wasting your life.

]]> oljb http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971843 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971843 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:10:50 -0800 Comment by Henrietta Holy shit. Did the terminator teach us nothing?

]]> Henrietta http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971853 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971853 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:15:06 -0800 Comment by john oh shit, trent reznor was right.

]]> john http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971860 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971860 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:16:04 -0800 Comment by linus time to stock up on rpg shells,bottled water and cat food

]]> linus http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971864 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971864 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:19:31 -0800 Comment by Will in Seattle Plan 1: Realize exoskeleton's crush easily with spiked tree limb. Use said limb to whap it over head.
Plan 2: Throw rocks.
Plan 3: Use tree limb to whack head and disable sensors anyway.
Plan 4: Roast slowly over open fire with marshmallow.

]]> Will in Seattle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971866 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971866 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:21:01 -0800 Comment by Simac I think the commission for this went to Rothana Heavy Engineering/Kuat Drive Yards.

]]> Simac http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971868 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971868 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:21:21 -0800 Comment by Mary T oh my god oh my god oh my god!!! i will have nightmares for weeks!

]]> Mary T http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971909 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971909 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:45:53 -0800 Comment by SeanD It sounds as if it runs with a model airplane motor. Surely, they could fix that.

I mean, if it's not too much trouble, I'd like for my death at the motorized paws of the robot dog army to be stealthy and quiet. Replace that 'mya-nya' noise with a little soft puppy panting, and while you're at it, add a little wagging tail.

They can leave the eyes glowing hellbound-red.

]]> SeanD http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971913 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971913 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:47:26 -0800 Comment by global extremism yeah, but how does it stand up (pun intended) to a an IED?

]]> global extremism http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971921 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971921 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:51:20 -0800 Comment by Greg Whatever. Even armored, motherfucker's gotta have eyes. Paintballs FTW.

]]> Greg http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971922 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971922 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:52:05 -0800 Comment by cw There's fucking huge mosquito in my office somewhere. I can hear it.

West nile virus, shit.

]]> cw http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971924 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971924 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:52:48 -0800 Comment by violet black What the fuck IS it?!

I mean, other than the obvious, some sort of freaky ass robotic thing from hell...

]]> violet black http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971925 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971925 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:53:04 -0800 Comment by Keith Wow that thing would make an AWESOME Mars probe! As long as they could find a way to power it, because i'm guessing conventional solor power just wouldn't cut it... and, if it freaks the martians out like it freaks me out, we'll never get invaded!

]]> Keith http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971939 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971939 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:00:38 -0800 Comment by PJ Sheeee-it. The ewoks took out bigger stuff with logs and bolo ropes. I ain't a-skeered.

]]> PJ http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971942 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c971942 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:01:13 -0800 Comment by Y.F. Sheesh, I swear it's dangling from wires like a puppet. Just get some scissors and THEN proceed with kicking, rock throwing, and tree-limb wacking.

]]> Y.F. http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972014 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972014 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:33:12 -0800 Comment by COMTE Hell, all you need to do is take out just one of its legs...

]]> COMTE http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972032 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972032 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:44:17 -0800 Comment by bemaha Whatthefuckwhatthefuckwhatthefuck?!! Every hair on the back of my neck went up.

]]> bemaha http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972090 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972090 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:08:07 -0800 Comment by monkey Imagine that thing with weapons AND AI

]]> monkey http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972163 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972163 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:33:57 -0800 Comment by Sargon Bighorn It is amazing that it can regain it's balance, but Fuck, A "defensive advanced research" tool. That means brown and black people are gunna get chased by this cyborg once it's on the battle field and ground into slug food. Too bad they won't send it Mars to get some green Cheese.

]]> Sargon Bighorn http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972194 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972194 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:44:46 -0800 Comment by Graham EVERYBODY knows there is no such thing as green cheese on Mars.

That shit is exclusively from the Moon.

Seriously, though, crazy crazy robot. When it jumped....?! Man.

]]> Graham http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972208 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972208 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:57:32 -0800 Comment by Lloyd Clydesdale SOMETHING's gonna have to bring human population under control. What does it eat?

]]> Lloyd Clydesdale http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972228 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972228 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:15:42 -0800 Comment by fluteprof Is it just me, or does this thing look like something out of Mummenschanz?

]]> fluteprof http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972230 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972230 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:16:39 -0800 Comment by montex This is an impressive bit of engineering. Of course, the Luddites are going to run screaming in to the hills like little girls - technology bad! - but this could be the start of something big.


]]> montex http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972292 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972292 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:54:49 -0800 Comment by I Love IPA Please refer to the wonderful documentary "Fast, Cheap, And Out Of Control" by Eroll Morris (sp?name?). One of his interviewees is a robotics guy who showed how insect mechanics are better suited for a robot finding its footing on uneven terrain. This is an excellent example of those movement dynamics on a very large scale! Congrats to the techies who accomplished this. Too bad it will probably be used for violent ends before it is used for peaceful exploration.

]]> I Love IPA http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972334 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972334 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:29:03 -0800 Comment by treacle IEDs, tree limbs, whatever.

Just build a smallish EMP and it will knock out the electronics.

As Saint Gibson said: "When your enemies go high tech, you go lo tech."

Takes 'em off guard every time.

]]> treacle http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972341 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972341 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 18:33:27 -0800 Comment by NapoleonXIV I like how it looks like it was part-made out of dead, reanimated animal legs.

Needs laser-beams on its head, though.

]]> NapoleonXIV http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972438 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972438 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 20:32:21 -0800 Comment by Brendan T. So tenacious. So determined. So hot. I bet that thing could go all nite. Strap on a fifth appendage and let's hit the petting zoo! Woof.

]]> Brendan T. http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972482 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972482 Tech Mon, 17 Mar 2008 22:27:00 -0800 Comment by Simon Got a link? it's no longer available through the stranger site.

]]> Simon http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972535 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972535 Tech Tue, 18 Mar 2008 05:36:05 -0800 Comment by Simon NVM

]]> Simon http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972562 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972562 Tech Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:30:18 -0800 Comment by scooter Brought to you by DARPA - the folks who gave us the "great subjugator": the internet.

]]> scooter http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972565 http://slog.thestranger.com/2008/03/big_dog_coming_to_get_you#c972565 Tech Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:36:18 -0800