In recent decades, society has become particularly interested in robotics. Shows like The Jetsons have predicted that the future will be a world where robotics play an everyday role in life. Furthermore, he has inspired many to work towards this future. Every day society gets closer and closer to this futuristic world. Robotics is a rapidly evolving field that has the potential to help society in a positive way. In 2005, Boston Dynamics conducted Army-funded research to develop a robot that could work side-by-side with soldiers in combat. This robot's name was appropriately BigDog. Its 240-pound frame, shaped like a medium-sized dog, is capable of carrying 340 pounds of gear ("Boston Dynamics"). Sensors provide him with feedback that allows him to walk on slopes up to thirty-five degrees and various terrains such as snow, ice, mud, rubble and shallow water. It can even absorb the impact of a human trying to knock it over (“Boston Dynamics”). However, the main problem was that BigDog was too loud and was not yet ready to work in unison with military units. This is why Boston Dynamics developed BigDog's big brother, LS3. The LS3 is much quieter, can carry up to 400 pounds, listen to voice commands, follow a soldier, and, after falling, can get up without assistance ("DARPA's AlphaDog"). It can navigate around obstacles when necessary, which is especially useful in an urban environment, and is capable of running 20 miles without refueling (“Boston Dynamics”). This would be an incredibly useful unit for the future as not only can it transport equipment reliably, but it could also transport wounded soldiers who cannot walk under their own power. The LS3 is scheduled to deploy with the US Marines between 2...... middle of document ......utomaton/robotics/humanoids/aldebaran-robotics-nao-robot-autism-solution-for-kids> ."Paralyzed woman controls robotic arm with mind." CBS News. Np, nd Web. May 1, 2014. “Paralyzed Woman Uses Mind to Move Robotic Arm.” CBSNews. CBS Interactive and Web. May 1, 2014. “The Second Generation Exoskeleton Robotic Suit.” Military.com. Np, nd Web. May 1, 2014. "US Army's BigDog Robot Learns to Throw Concrete Blocks and Grenades | ExtremeTech." ExtremeTech. Np, nd Web. May 1 2014. .