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Soldiers mentally controlling a robot dog as they patrol a dirt road and sweep a building may sound like science fiction, but this is a scene from a
Montreal's metro not only allows regular dogs to ride the rails but their robot counterparts as well — or at least they're allowed to inspect local stations. The Société de transport de Montréal (STM) partnered with local software company Osedea and robotics manufacturer Boston Dynamics to have a robot dog perform "automated and autonomous" inspections of station platforms as part of a pilot project. For once, the roles are reversed and it's the (mechanical) mutt that's cleaning up human messes.
The potential for multiple uses of this robot guide dog for people with dementia and those who are visually impaired is huge.
The Montréal Science Centre proudly presents the 6th edition of its Women and Girls of Science event on Saturday, February 11, organized to mark the UN’s International Day of Women
A very expensive robot dog that was being tested in Australia has been kicked by what seems to be a drunk Australian walking down the street.