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NBC’s AGT pushes Spot to perform under pressure
- Boston Dynamics showcased five Spot robots performing a synchronized dance routine on NBC's America's Got Talent (AGT) to Queen's 'Don't Stop Me Now.'
- All four AGT judges voted 'yes' for Spot, seeing it as a unique and mind-blowing performance.
- The live performance on AGT served as a technical stress test for Spot and Boston Dynamics' robotics engineers.
- The choreography involved autonomous and teleoperated components, pushing Spot's limits with aggressive movements.
- Recent advances in reinforcement learning and behavior modeling enhanced Spot's capabilities for such performances.
- One Spot robot experienced a rare hardware fault mid-routine, turning it into a moment of authenticity and resilience.
- The performance aimed to reshape public perception of robotics and inspire the next generation of engineers.
- Boston Dynamics sees these performances as a way to emphasize the helpful nature of robots and spark interest in robotics.
- The team's motto 'build it, break it, fix it' was exemplified during the live performance on AGT.
- Boston Dynamics is waiting to hear if Spot will advance to the next round of AGT and plans for more sophisticated routines.
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