Google's Boston Dynamics startles dog walker during trial

When taking leisurely weekend walk through the woods, the sight of a 5'9' tall robot marching down the path ahead of you must be fairly alarming. But that is what one dog owner seems to have experienced when she encountered one of robotics company Boston Dynamics latest bipedal machines stomping down the trail. Fortunately the robot was accompanied by a fairly large group of minders who were there to make sure it remained on the right track. According to Boston Dynamics, Atlas is a'high mobility, humanoid robot designed to negotiate outdoor, rough terrain. It is designed to walk bipedally leaving the upper limbs free to lift, carry, and manipulate the environment.