Google’s Robots Wish You a Merry Christmas, and It’s Terrifying

Monica Sanchez | December 23, 2015
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Robotics company Boston Dynamics – acquired by Google in 2013 – was feeling the Christmas spirit this year.

Ahead of the holiday, the company created a festive video featuring its “Spot” dog-bots – massive four-legged, canine-like robots – dressed like reindeer and pulling around a blonde Santa's sleigh. 

Did it inspire warm and fuzzy feelings? Not quite. Watch their bold attempt at a new-age Christmas greeting below.  

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