French army is testing Boston Dynamics' robot dog

The French army is the latest buyer of Boston Dynamics' robot dog Spot, which it's using for training in combat scenarios. Images have been shared by France's military school, the Saint-Cyr, of Spot with soldiers during military exercises. The military school said Spot, and the'robotisation of the battlefield', is helping'raising students' awareness of the challenges of tomorrow'. Spot, which is suited for indoor or outdoor use, can map its environment, sense and avoid obstacles, climb stairs and open doors. It can undertake hazardous tasks in a variety of inhospitable environments such as nuclear plants, offshore oil fields and construction sites.