A video that purports to show one of Boston Dynamics robots practicing how to fight has racked up millions of views across social media.

Viral footage supposedly showing a robot appears to be computer-generated and there’s no evidence it is associated with the robotics company Boston Dynamics, as has been claimed.

Editor's note: Obviously, the real Boston Dynamics robots don't yet possess the means or will to fight back when kicked, so the entire video showcases a CGI model of a robot.

Now, Boston Dynamics seems to be hoping that New Yorkers will find their metallic contraption more digestible if it’s assisting a different public agency—one with a decidedly better reputation.

Boston Dynamics robotic dog Spot was one of several robots tested by the French army during training sessions at a military school in the northwest of France.

A parody video that imagines what would happen if Boston Dynamics robots fought back against humans has racked up nearly 5 million views and widespread speculation online.

CEO Marc Raibert shares the backstory of his company's viral videos and how the internet's favorite robot dog, SpotMini, came to be.

Could Robots From Boston Dynamics Beat Me in a Fight? A parkour showcase of the agile humanoids is both wondrous and unsettling.

Editor's note 4/9/2021: Added a comment from a Boston Dynamics spokesperson clarifying that the company was in fact aware that the French military was testing its Spot robot, although it wasn't ...

In an open letter released today, the cutting-edge robotics company committed to not weaponizing its products and discouraged the weaponization of robots in general.

Boston Dynamics’ quadruped Spot robot has appeared in military exercises with the French army. The machine, alongside many others, is being tested to prepare military students for the ...