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  1. 23-12-2015, 01:33 PM #1
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    Boston Dynamics video shows Santa and her robo-reindeer

    Santa's version of the self-driving car?
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  2. 23-12-2015, 02:36 PM #2
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    Re: Boston Dynamics video shows Santa and her robo-reindeer

    Remembering the source of funding for Boston Dynamics 'Big Dog' project, I wondered if this video would turn into a Futurama Christmas episode. I guess I don't find military robots with antlers any more festive than tanks with tinsel.
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  3. 23-12-2015, 03:08 PM #3
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    Re: Boston Dynamics video shows Santa and her robo-reindeer

    Boston Dynamics creeping people out again lol.
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    Re: Boston Dynamics video shows Santa and her robo-reindeer

    I fully agree with Brian224 & cokker, this is just wrong !
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  5. 23-12-2015, 06:03 PM #5
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    Re: Boston Dynamics video shows Santa and her robo-reindeer

    Did the video cut out just before the dogs became self aware and blew the sleigh to bits?
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    Re: Boston Dynamics video shows Santa and her robo-reindeer

    What are they going to do for Valentine's Day then?
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    Re: Boston Dynamics video shows Santa and her robo-reindeer

    Quote Originally Posted by The Hand View Post
    What are they going to do for Valentine's Day then?
    Wow! Thanks for that image.
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    Re: Boston Dynamics video shows Santa and her robo-reindeer

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Hand View Post
    What are they going to do for Valentine's Day then?
    Wow! Thanks for that image.
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  9. 25-12-2015, 12:41 AM #9
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    Re: Boston Dynamics video shows Santa and her robo-reindeer

    The question is "What's goodies are in Santa's sack?" death ray gun, mini nuke, robo-tedy, killer gorilla etc!
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