Submachine Gun Attached to AliExpress Robot Dog: The Robopacalypse Nears

Posted on 24/07/2022 by hite

Because terrible ideas come in all shapes, sizes, and price points, someone bought a $3,000 robot dog (knocked-off of Boston Dynamics’ SpotMini) on AliExpress, then went and strapped a Russian PP-19 Vityaz submachine gun to the top of it. They named the dog Skynet, and it will indeed herald the end of humanity as we know it.

I believe the ‘Patrol Robot Dog’ is being radio controlled and isn’t autonomous, although if someone is foolish enough to strap a submachine gun to the back of a robot dog, I wouldn’t be the least bit surprised if they were also foolish enough to let it make its own decisions. I think it goes without saying, but this person should be locked up.

Just watching the video, it’s terrifying to realize that this actually exists. It isn’t CGI, and it isn’t some government black ops weapon of war; it was just made by somebody with access to $3,000 and a submachine gun. I’m moving to the moon.

[via BoingBoing]

Delta Six controller gets redesigned, Kickstarted

Posted on 18/10/2012 by Sean Buckley

Most video game controllers sporting a firearm form factor are a far cry from realistic -- bright colors, odd shapes and obvious thumbsticks leave many accessories looking more like toys than weapons. Not David Kotkin's Delta Six. This gun-shaped controller's first prototype looked so much like a real rifle, Kotkin told us, it had to be redesigned. An orange tip, whitewashed body and a few less authentic looking components don't make the Delta Six look any less believable as a digital soldier's modern musket, but it does make it less likely to be mistaken for the real McCoy. The peripheral's internals haven't changed though -- an accelerometer to help players aim and turn, cheek-sensing pressure sensors (for looking down the scope), faux-recoil and its assortment of modular components are still all on target.

Like all budding hardware projects these days, the Delta Six is looking towards the crowd to source its production. According to the peripheral's Kickstarter page, the Delta Six will be available between July and August next year, boasting compatibility with the Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Wii U and even the OUYA. Pitching in $89 buys the basic submachine gun body (with a free rifle attachment for first-week buyers), and subsequent levels tack on additional attachments, bonus items and more. Kotkin needs $500,000 to make his rifle-shaped dream a reality. Like-minded FPS gamers can join him at the source link below. Not a dreamer? Feel free to read on for the official press release (and an additional image), instead.

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