Robotic dog Spot learns new tricks with addition of helping hand


Boston Dynamics four-legged robot Spot is seen in this undated handout imaged obtained by Reuters on February 2 2021. Boston DynamicsHandout via REUTERS

Boston Dynamics' four-legged robot Spot is seen in this undated handout imaged obtained by Reuters on February 2, 2021. Boston Dynamics/Handout via REUTERS

(Reuters) - A dog-like robot named Spot, seen dancing in a viral video, can now not only bring your slippers, it can pick up dirty laundry, open doors and even plant flowers.

U.S. robotics company Boston Dynamics on Tuesday unveiled a new version of four-legged Spot with an arm and the ability to charge itself, allowing it to work around the clock.

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