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David Letterman Made Fun Of Google's Military Robots Last Night

Jul 15, 2014, 20:42 IST

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Above is a clip from last night's "Late Show With David Letterman" in which Letterman reads off the evening's top ten list: Top Ten Frequently Asked Questions About The Robotic Mule.

The "robotic mule" in question AlphaDog, a robot by Google-owned Boston Dynamics. It's designed to carry heavy loads and is currently being field-tested alongside U.S. Marines. While it's not perfect yet, it will likely soon prove to be a totally valuable resource on the battlefield.

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Here are the top 10 frequently asked questions about this "robotic mule" according to the writing staff at "The Late Show."

10. "Will it take away jobs from actual mules?"

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9. "Can I keep him, Pa?"

8. "Will it get along with my mechanical yak?"

7. "Does it have that authentic mule smell?"

6. "Should I buy or lease?"

5. "Will I need a new charger?"

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4. "How soon before it tries to kill me?"

3. "Does it kick better than Brazil's soccer team?"

2. "Can it do this?" [see the video]

1. "Robotic mule? You mean John Kerry?"

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