[wongarsu]

It might fit a niche between a forklift and a crane. Pick up large things and move them, with some of the versatility of the crane and mobility of a forklift. While being too big to fit in most places, and probably having a fraction of the load capacity of either

I think the article nails it:

> Early buyers are likely theme parks, industrial operators, or deep-pocketed enthusiasts

It looks cool, and unless you have a very specific niche that will be its main feature

[jcgrillo]

There's no way this thing is stable enough or heavy enough to be even remotely useful for that application. They state 500kg including operator. No outriggers, all the weight is up high... that dog don't hunt.

[ottah]

Not to mention that there is no way it even has enough onboard power to operate long enough to do useful work.

[ASalazarMX]

Next iteration: the spider robot!

[jcgrillo]

TBH the 1999 visionary documentary The Wild Wild West is the foundational pedestal upon which I emplace technology writ large.