Boston Dynamics is working on a kind of robot horse/dog hybrid. It’s called BigDog and is supposedly meant to carry payloads (military and other kinds) over rugged terrain. What makes this both cool and scary is that while the robot is probably as stupid as a toaster, the way it walks makes it seem almost intelligent. That gait really makes it look alive.
Have a look at this video – and please note the part where the scientist kicks the robot to try to get it to fall. I instinctively felt sorry for the beast until I remembered that it’s a machine. But the way it tries to keep its balance (and suceeds) is so animal-like that it’s kind of freakish. BTW: The noise is coming from it’s on board petrol engine – I guess it’s not quite stealth yet.
[UPDATE]
Oh, I just found this one. The BigDog Beta version – before they got it house trained 
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