3. BigDog
Boston Dynamicβs BigDog is a rough-terrain robot that walks, runs, climbs and carries heavy loads. Itβs powered by an engine that drives a hydraulic actuation system. With four legs that are articulated like an animalβsβas well as compliant elements to absorb shock and recycle energy from one step to the nextβit runs at an impressive 4 mph. Whatβs more, it can climbs slopes up to 35Β°.
