This Robot Giraffe Can Do Your Chores

Spot the robotic dog now has a smaller and more flexible cousin. The Google-owned robotics company Boston Dynamics just revealed its SpotMini: a shorter version of the computerized pup with a neck that extends like that of a giraffe. The robot weighs 55 pounds and can run for 90 minutes on a single charge depending on the task it's handling. Boston Dynamic's demo video shows SpotMini using its long neck to dispose of trash and reach household items like dishes in a dishwasher. When it slipped on a banana peel, the bot was even able to lift itself back onto its feet using its neck for support.