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		<title>Boston Dynamics Big Dog</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[By now, almost everyone has seen Boston Dynamics&#8217; Big Dog. This quadruped robot is dynamically stable enabling it to accommodate a wide variety of terrain as well as changes in the dynamical environment, such as slippage or being kicked (my favorite!) Here are some older, but fun, videos&#8230; Be Sociable, Share! Tweet]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>By now, almost everyone has seen <a href="http://www.bostondynamics.com/content/sec.php?section=BigDog">Boston Dynamics&#8217; Big Dog</a>.<br />
This quadruped robot is dynamically stable enabling it to accommodate a wide variety of terrain as well as changes in the dynamical environment, such as slippage or being kicked (my favorite!)</p>
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<p>Here are some older, but fun, videos&#8230;</p>
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