Boston Dynamics Unleashes Wildcat, the Sprinting Quadruped Robot
The odd thing is how we keep seeing these impressive prototypes and yet we don't see the deployment of even the five-years-ago prototypes.It's interesting to think about the factors that go into this. I could imagine:* High unit cost* High maintenance cost, especially in remote locations.* It is only useful in remote locations where wheeled vehicles can't go.* It requires special training to operate.* It doesn't have enough intelligence to avoid obstacles by itself in the remote, rough locations it would otherwise be fit for.Other ideas?