# Four-Legged Robot BigDog Robot Army By Alex Covert | Published 2007-08-19 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/four-legged-robot-bigdog-robot-army References: [trendhunter](http://www.trendhunter.com/alexcove) & [bdi](http://www.bdi.com/content/sec.php?section=BigDog) This is some of the freakiest robot video footage I've ever seen. Created by [Boston Dynamics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-boston-dynamics-atlas), The BigDog walks, runs, and climbs on rough terrain and carries heavy loads. I think it is so disturbing to me because it actually mimics a living organism. Initial applications would undoubtedly be military in nature. Yet more proof that robots are going to be a major part of our lives in the not-so-distant future. **Implications** - Decades ago, scientists believed that by 2007, robots would be performing human tasks. Though this is not entirely false, humanoids do not walk with the human population; however, scientists are coming close as proved by pieces like this BigDog Robot. Who knows? Maybe I can get a robot to do my homework. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Robot Army Advancement:** The development of advanced four-legged robots can pave the way for the creation of a better, more efficient robot army. - **Mimicking Living Organisms:** The creation of robots that mimic living organisms can lead to innovative applications in various industries, such as healthcare and exploration. - **Heavy Load Carrying Robots:** The development of robots that can carry heavy loads can lead to applications in various industries, including logistics, construction, and the military. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Military:** The military can benefit from the advancements in robot technology, particularly the development of a more efficient and agile robot army. - **Healthcare:** The technology used in the creation of robots that mimic living organisms can lead to innovative applications in the healthcare industry, such as the creation of lifelike prosthetics. - **Logistics:** The development of robots that can carry heavy loads can revolutionize the logistics industry, leading to faster and more efficient delivery of goods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Musculoskeletal Robot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-dog-design.md) - [Robotic Four-Legged Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-fourlegged-dog.md) - [Independently-Running Robotic Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robotic-dogs.md) - [Standing Quadruped Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anymal-robot.md) - [Balance Beam-Walking Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quadruped-robots.md) - [Diminutive Quadruped Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quadruped-robot.md) - [AI-Enabled Walking Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimus-robot.md) - [Dog-Inspired Surveillance Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-dog-concept.md) - [Humanoid Chore Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindon-unitree-g1.md)