American big dog - the embryonic bumblebee?

Nowadays, the 3D blockbuster "Transformers 3" is being released. The stunning 3D special effects technology has caused all kinds of automakers to stage a big battle for us on the screen. Presumably most people will think that if they also It would be nice to have a Bumblebee as a friend like Sam, and in real life, the development of bionic technology makes everything not so far away.

Boston Dynamics specifically designed a four-legged robot called the Bigdog for the US military, also known as a mechanical dog, the size of a real dog. It can play an important role on the battlefield: transporting ammunition, food and other items for soldiers. The principle is that the gasoline engine-driven hydraulic system drives its related limbs. Gyroscopes and other sensors help the onboard computer plan each step of the movement. Robots rely on "feeling" to keep the balance of the body. For example, if one of the legs touches the ground earlier than the program expected, the sensor will return the information. The computer will think that it may step on the rock or the hill, and BigDog will respond accordingly. Adjust your pace.

In practice, the big dog, known as the conqueror of complex terrain, can move forward in the rock and climb up to 35 degrees.



Walking in the snow



at the seaside



Even if you force a big dog, it will quickly adjust and restore balance.



In fact, smart robots that rely on intelligent robots for technology have emerged very early. Sony's intelligent robot dog pet named AIBO, which had a powerful CPU and artificial intelligence program, has an IQ of 5 years old.



AIBO has visible light camera and various sensors with different functions: ultrasonic distance sensor, shock sensor, electrostatic sensor, touch sensor, acceleration sensor, and infrared temperature sensor. These sensors are equivalent to the various sense organs of the creature. Strong sense of ability, you can automatically find what you like, avoid things that are bad for yourself. AIBO can also recognize its own owner, and has as many emotions as a real dog: it will be like a spoiled person, and when you provoke it angry it will call out grievously. It also has the same behavior as a real dog, for example: rolling on the ground.

Of course, the technology of a smart robot dog or a smart machine involves various aspects, but the automakers in the movie may really provide a little direction for our development. Maybe each of us will have our own bumblebee in the future.