A robotics manufacturer that continues to expand its arsenal of artificial intelligence attempted to ease public concerns over weaponized robots in an open letter last week that asserts its products should never be used for hostile purposes. Boston Dynamics, which, in addition to its series of quadrupedal robots, has created the humanoid Atlas, a 6-foot-2, 330-pound parkour-capable robot, claimed that its rapidly evolving robots should be reserved for assisting in search and rescue missions and manufacturing -- areas in which robots can ease the burden on its human counterparts. Whether anyone will adhere to the contents of letter, which was co-signed by five other robotics companies, is another story. In July, a video was released depicting a weapon-firing quadrupedal made by Unitree, one of the companies that signed the letter, that was reportedly kitted out by Russian hoverbike manufacturer Alexander Atamanov. "When possible, we will carefully review our customers' intended applications to avoid potential weaponization," Boston Dynamics officials wrote of its intent to vet customers.