Powered by an electric motor that keeps a series of hydraulic actuators moving, Spot also features built-in sensors allowing it to automatically navigate difficult terrain. And because Spot is significantly smaller and lighter than Big Dog, it’s able to jog along at an impressive pace. It doesn’t look like it would be able to carry [...]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hN6HfGUGQBc 　　They’re big, bionic copycats. Developed by German engineering company Festo, these artificial ants are about the size of a human hand, and mimic the cooperative behaviour of the real insects by making individual decisions that relate to a common goal. 　　Teamwork allows the ants to complete complex tasks they wouldn’t be able to accomplish [...]