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Boston Dynamics' Spot robot tested in combat training with the French army Boston Dynamics robotic dog Spot was one of several robots tested by the French army during training sessions at a military school in the northwest of France, The Verge and France Ouest have reported. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/boston-dynamics-spot-robot-combat-training-101732374.html

Boston Dynamics trains Spot the robot dog to charge itself Boston Dynamics is expanding its lineup of robotic dogs with a model that can self-charge. Spot Enterprise comes with a charging dock that allows the robot to replenish its batteries without the help of humans. As such, it can operate in remote or dangerous areas for longer. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/boston-dynamics-spot-enterprise-self-charging-spot-arm-153956229.html

Hyundai takes control of Boston Dynamics in $1.1B deal Hyundai is officially purchasing a controlling stake in robot maker Boston Dynamics from SoftBank in a deal that values the company at $1.1 billion, the company announced today. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2020/12/11/22167835/hyundai-boston-dynamics-aquisition-consumer-robotics