Boston Dynamics' Spot Robot Dog Can Now Play Fetch—Sort Of

Gif : Boston DynamicsBoston Dynamics promises its impressive Spot robot can do a lot of things, but as we can see in the company’s latest demo, replacing the family pet isn’t one of them. AdvertisementIn the company’s defense, at no point has Boston Dynamics ever positioned Spot as a replacement for Rover or Old Yeller, despite the fact that the four-legged robot looks roughly the same size as a German Shepherd and other large dog breeds. Image : Boston DynamicsThat doesn’t mean Spot is all work and no play. But in a new tutorial available on the Boston Dynamics developer website, the company shares how Spot can also be trained to play fetch, just like a real puppers. You’re better off saving your $74,500 (plus the additional cost of that articulated arm accessory) and buying a real dog, or hiring someone on TaskRabbit to fetch a stick for you.