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Boston Dynamics told The Verge it was aware that its robots were being used with the French government, including the military.
Spot was announced by Boston Dynamics back in 2016 and underwent various trials before being released commercially on June 17, 2020.
Shortly after its launch last year, footage emerged of Spot patrolling a SpaceX test site in Boca Chica, Texas – suggesting multi-billionaire Elon Musk was one of the first customers.
In footage captured by Texas-based YouTuber LabPadre, the Boston Dynamics dog can be seen trotting through thick clouds of nitrogen next to the wreckage.
Leaked pictures also revealed a bright red dog house for the robot dog to sleep in, showing it has been rechristened Zeus by Musk s firm.
A woman was seen walking a robotic dog on a leash along a Florida beach
The four-legged robot is designed by Boston Dynamics, which named it Spot
However, the woman changed the name of the robot to Scrappy
The robot was stopped by police and sat like a real life dog would
Spot was released to the market in June 2020 for $75,000
US robotics firm Boston Dynamics has revealed a new product line for Spot, its flagship robotic dog that costs a whopping $75,000 (about £60,000).
The new products include a self-charging version of the dog, called Enterprise Spot, as well as Spot Arm – a fifth limb that can grasp, carry and drag different objects.
Also announced is a web-based remote operations software, called Scout, that lets operators control a fleet of Spot dogs from a virtual control room in work-based settings such as storage facilities and warehouses.
Spot, which is suited for indoor or outdoor use, can map its environment, sense and avoid obstacles, climb stairs and open doors.