The AlphaDog is Almost Ready for Military Deployment Abroad
Omar Yusuf — October 1, 2011 — Tech
References: spectrum.ieee.org & gizmodo
War is changing and AlphaDog is ensuring the changing reality. Soldiers routinely carry more equipment, over more challenging terrain and for longer distances -- in the future, the quadruped robot will be deployed and walk side-by-side infantrymen across the cold mountains of Korengal and Wakhan in Afghanistan.
Far from similar to a canine, the misnomered AlphaDog is designed in the image of modern horses, capable of autonomously standing up, resisting explosive force and carrying 400 pounds of payload across 20-mile-long distances. Wow! Unsurprisingly, DARPA and the Marine Forces represent the cash behind the project, although Boston Dynamics is directly responsible for AlphaDog's development. What keen observers will notice is that the new automaton is almost completely silent, particularly when compared to the predecessor versions. A new electric motor is responsible for the lack of sound, allowing the horse-like android to walk incredible distances and remain quiet.
Far from similar to a canine, the misnomered AlphaDog is designed in the image of modern horses, capable of autonomously standing up, resisting explosive force and carrying 400 pounds of payload across 20-mile-long distances. Wow! Unsurprisingly, DARPA and the Marine Forces represent the cash behind the project, although Boston Dynamics is directly responsible for AlphaDog's development. What keen observers will notice is that the new automaton is almost completely silent, particularly when compared to the predecessor versions. A new electric motor is responsible for the lack of sound, allowing the horse-like android to walk incredible distances and remain quiet.
Trend Themes
1. Autonomous Robotics - The development of the AlphaDog quadruped robot showcases the trend of autonomous robotics in military applications, providing opportunities for disruptive innovation in areas such as navigation, obstacle detection, and communication.
2. Military Technology - The deployment of AlphaDog as a military tool reflects the trend of advancing technology in the military sector, creating opportunities for disruptive innovation in areas including defense systems, intelligence gathering, and logistics.
3. Silent Operation - The AlphaDog's new electric motor enabling silent operation exemplifies the trend of quieter and stealthier robotic solutions in various industries, offering opportunities for disruptive innovation in sectors such as surveillance, security, and search and rescue.
Industry Implications
1. Military - The AlphaDog's deployment for military purposes opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the military industry, including the development of more advanced soldiers support systems, autonomous vehicles, and unmanned aerial vehicles.
2. Robotics - The development of AlphaDog highlights disruptive innovation opportunities in the robotics industry, such as the advancement of quadrupedal robots for various applications including exploration, transportation, and assistance services.
3. Defense - The AlphaDog's capabilities and silent operation present disruptive innovation opportunities in the defense industry, particularly in areas like autonomous vehicles, protective gear, and drone technology.
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