How Will Adaptive Tech Shape the Future of Robotics?

In summary, the conversation discusses a recent event involving Boston Dynamics' Spot robot being controlled remotely to play paintball. The main focus is on the implications of new technology being used for military purposes and then becoming more widespread. Further reading and a website with more information are recommended for context and discussion. The conversation also mentions the controversial use of the Spot robot by NYPD.
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Oldman too
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I was really wanting to throw this out quickly since it was a time limited event already underway, but better late than never.
The main point isn't the Gaming or Artistic nor the Combat part but rather https://www.forbes.com/sites/curtis...with-the-reality-of-a-militarized-dog-future/

Also, further reading @ https://boston.cbslocal.com/2021/02/23/spots-rampage-boston-dynamics-paintball-event/
and https://www.cnet.com/news/you-can-c...obot-online-and-boston-dynamics-is-not-happy/

I highly recommend going to the site and reviewing the FAQ's @ https://spotsrampage.com/ it gives context that's relevant for discussion. (I do hope the implications are worthy of discussion).
 
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Its a sad reality that new tech becomes military tech and then sports tech and then finally everybody's tech.
 
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So true, it's interesting that MSCHF thought of this presentation in such an "in your face" manner. I see NYPD is using spot in trials, can you picture a swarm of these in an attack.
 

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