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Is 'Spot' a good dog? Why we're right to worry about unleashing robot quadrupeds

  • Written by Jeremy Moses, Associate Professor in International Relations, University of Canterbury
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When it comes to dancing, pulling a sled, climbing stairs or doing tricks, “Spot” is definitely a good dog. It can navigate the built environment and perform a range of tasks, clearly demonstrating its flexibility as a software and hardware platform for commercial use.

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