About two years ago we reported on the pretty amazing BigDog robot built by Boston Dynamics. Well, BigDog has returned and is better than ever.

The latest video shows BigDog (with the same-old characteristic whine) carrying its load up steep hills (up to 35 degrees), over very rough terrain (like a huge pile of cinderblocks), and even over slippery ice (while being viciously kicked)! The BigDog robot is capable of carrying up to 350lbs and is designed to be a "pack mule" of sorts for the army.

You can check out the video below. You can read more about BigDog at the Boston Dynamics website. Check the video after the jump for a hilarous spoof.

[Via Automaton ]