Boston Dynamics continue to frighten the living heck out of us

Here’s the latest robotic madness from those hugely talented people at Boston Dynamics. With each passing robot they create, things are becoming more natural-looking and intelligent..

Look at the way that “hand” stays poised in the air so statically. Amazing stuff.

How long before these turn into robot pets? Controlled by our smartphones? Perhaps going to get us a drink? Or walking down the road and popping to the shops to pick up some break and milk?

Either way, they’re looking a lot more balanced, poised and clever.