Robot dog causes stir in Midtown
Boston Dynamics’ robot dog, Bunny, made an appearance in midtown Manhattan this week, accompanied by her owner, Agnieszka Pilat. Pilat, a Polish-born artist whose paintings can fetch up to $55,000, uses Bunny to create mechanized paintings by having the robot dog march across canvasses with paint-covered paws. Although Pilat’s creations have become popular in Silicon Valley, the NYPD has expressed interest in using Boston Dynamics’ robot dogs, and there has been speculation about their potential military use. However, Pilat has signed a pledge with other robotics companies stating that robots can only be used for defensive purposes, and that mounting a gun on the robot is illegal.
While en route to lunch at Del Frisco’s Steakhouse, Bunny met an organic dog who was less than thrilled to see her. Pilat has admitted that organic dogs don’t like Bunny because they can’t smell her, which disturbs them. Bunny is a hybrid of machine learning and choreography, moves beautifully, and is very curious, according to Pilat. She does not bark and is not aggressive. Bunny retails for $75,000, while a second robot dog Pilat owns, Basia, goes for $200,000.
FAQs:
What is Bunny?
Bunny is an 85-pound purebred robot dog created by Boston Dynamics.
What is Bunny used for?
Bunny is used by Agnieszka Pilat to create mechanized paintings by having the robot dog march across canvasses with paint-covered paws.
How much does Bunny cost?
Bunny retails for $75,000.
Are robot dogs like Bunny being considered for military use?
There has been speculation about the potential military use of robot dogs like Bunny, but Pilat has signed a pledge with other robotics companies stating that robots can only be used for defensive purposes, and that mounting a gun on the robot is illegal.
Do organic dogs like Bunny?
Pilat has admitted that organic dogs don’t like Bunny because they can’t smell her, which disturbs them.
What is the difference between Bunny and a real dog?
Bunny is a hybrid of machine learning and choreography, moves beautifully, and is very curious, but she does not bark and is not aggressive.
Midtown abuzz over Robot dog’s appearance.
Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Bunny paid a visit to midtown Manhattan with her owner, Polish-born artist Agnieszka Pilat, who operates the 85-pound purebred. Pilat revealed licensing terms from the company that included the undertaking that Boston Dynamics robots may only be used for defensive projects and are prohibited from being weaponized. Reports had suggested the NYPD was considering using the animal-like robots in its work, though Pilat’s dog is primarily used for artwork and fetches up to $55,000 at auction. Bunny was welcomed by newsroom staff at the New York Post, barging into offices but not biting any journos. Pilat confirmed the robotic dog does not bark and organic dogs don’t care for her as she has no scent. Bunny retails for around $75,000.