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A video that purports to show one of Boston Dynamics robots practicing how to fight has racked up millions of views across social media.
Viral footage supposedly showing a robot appears to be computer-generated and there’s no evidence it is associated with the robotics company Boston Dynamics, as has been claimed.
Could Robots From Boston Dynamics Beat Me in a Fight? A parkour showcase of the agile humanoids is both wondrous and unsettling.
Editor's note: Obviously, the real Boston Dynamics robots don't yet possess the means or will to fight back when kicked, so the entire video showcases a CGI model of a robot.
Now, Boston Dynamics seems to be hoping that New Yorkers will find their metallic contraption more digestible if it’s assisting a different public agency—one with a decidedly better reputation.
A parody video that imagines what would happen if Boston Dynamics robots fought back against humans has racked up nearly 5 million views and widespread speculation online.