Boston Dynamics has developed this walking robot prototype called PETMAN. The final version is due to be completed in 2011 and will be able to able to walk and crawl for simulating combat suits.

Although this is being developed for military testing, the natural heal-toe walking could make some good human like bionic legs. Or the auto stabilization software applied to existing exoskeletons could one day allow for disabled and elderly people to walk again.

View the product page at http://www.bostondynamics.com/robot_petman.html

Josh

Boston Dynamics PETMAN Walking Robot Mar 19 2010 10:15:00 I'm looking forward to seeing the next update on this

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