[pohl]

Yes, the way it recovered from that kick is incredible.

And, if you'll forgive me, here's one additional link for anyone who hadn't yet heard of Big Dog. (Unlikely, I know...) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXJZVZFRFJc

[po]

If you saw the original Boston Dynamics BigDog Youtube video, should check out the version that researchers here in tokyo have come up with:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5BPrlOVX2o