The idea of a robotic dog that can move on almost any terrain might sound like something from the latest episode of Black Mirror.
But as this terrifying footage shows, it has now become a reality.
The state-of-the-art robot dog is called Lynx, and is the brainchild of Chinese company, Deep Robotics.
Equipped with four wheels instead of paws, the bot can walk, climb, and even backflip on everything from rocks to snow.
Deep Robtics hopes that it could be used in search and rescue operations.
However, some sceptics have already raised concerns about the four-legged robot.
‘I know these are gonna be hunting down every last human before long,’ one user commented on the video.
However, they reluctantly added: ‘But this is also just legitimately cool as hell.’
The state-of-the-art robot dog is called Lynx, and is the brainchild of Chinese company, Deep Robotics
Equipped with four wheels instead of paws, the bot can walk, climb, and even backflip on everything from rocks to snow
Lynx stands at just under one metre tall, and weighs 30kg – around the same size as a Labrador Retriever.
‘DEEPRoboticsLynx all-terrain robot boasts a compact and agile design with exceptional adaptability to diverse terrains,’ Deep Robotics explains on its website.
‘By leveraging its distinctive wheel-leg motion, DEEPRoboticsLynx strikes an optimal balance between speed and agility, carrying forward DEEP Robotics’ deep expertise in embodied intelligence and industry applications.’
According to the firm, the robot is able to climb platforms up to 80cm tall and navigate continuous steps reaching up to 22cm tall.
Meanwhile, when it’s on the move, the bot can reach top speeds of five metres/second (11mph).
It also comes with an IP54 protection rating, meaning it is suitable for use in all weather conditions.
Equipped with a wide-angle camera, the bot could be used to access hard-to-reach areas during search and rescue missions.
Unsurprisingly, it comes with a fairly hefty price-tag.
According to the firm, the robot is able to climb platforms up to 80cm tall and navigate continuous steps reaching up to 22cm tall
Unsurprisingly, it comes with a fairly hefty price-tag. Lynx will set buyers back by $17,999 (£14,520.65)
Lynx will set buyers back by $17,999 (£14,520.65)!
The response to the bot has been overwhelmingly positive on social media.
Commenting on Deep Robotics’ video showcasing the robot, one user wrote: ‘That’s crazy. This kind of robots with such agility were still a science fiction several years ago.’
Another added: ‘this is the most hardcore flex I’ve ever seen in the history of robotics.’
And one joked: ‘the first couple of jump clips had me wondering if those were real or cgi because of how well the lynx did it!’
However, others were slightly more sceptical of the robot.
‘Cant wait for this thing to chase me down in the future,’ one user wrote, while another said: ‘This 100% was a black mirror episode.’
