Boston Dynamics' Newest Robot Is Designed for Logistics

Boston Dynamics has just released footage of an updated form of its first wheel-legged robot. Originally released in 2017 with the purpose of having a robot that is highly-maneuverable in tight spaces, the first iteration looked more like a kangaroo with robotic limbs that would clamp onto boxes with rubberized nubs. This new version drops the two arms in favor of a single suction head -- now the Handle looks more like a 2-meter-tall metal dodo bird. Designed to lift boxes that are up to 33 poun...