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Boston Dynamics settles patent suit with military robotics firm Ghost


Roughly two and a half years after their patent battle began, Boston Dynamics and Ghost Robotics have settled the dispute on reasonably amicable terms.

That letter appeared to have been inspired — at least in part — by images of an autonomous rifle mounted to the top of a Ghost-produced robot dog that had recently made waves on social media. Ghost co-founder and current CEO Gavin Kenneally responded to the recent resolution by emphasizing potential future collaborations with Boston Dynamics. “This agreement underscores our shared commitment to advancing the progress of legged robots while fostering new opportunities for collaboration on key policy and technological initiatives.”

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