Boston Dynamics SpotMini Robot Goes Viral After Opening Doors in New Video
A new video from Boston Dynamics shows its SpotMini robot successfully opening a door, sparking both amazement and dystopian fears online. The clip quickly becomes the top trending video on YouTube.
Boston Dynamics releases a viral video showing its SpotMini robot opening a door, a first for the publicly demonstrated four-legged machine. The footage quickly becomes the number one trending video on YouTube, drawing millions of views and widespread attention to the Softbank-owned robotics company.
Viewers express a mix of awe and dark humor in response to the footage, frequently comparing the robot to dystopian science fiction. Many people specifically reference the chilling "Metalhead" episode of the television show "Black Mirror" as they share their discomfort and anxiety about the advancing technology.
The SpotMini stands just over two and a half feet tall, weighs 66 pounds, and features 17 joints alongside an onboard 3D vision system. Designed to fit comfortably in an office or home setting, this quiet robot operates for 90 minutes on a single charge and moves with an animal-like gait.