Video of ‘mini cheetah’ robots playing football scares many, amuses some

In the video, a whole herd of ‘mini cheetah’ robots engages in an impressive display of robotics technology.

Updated on: Nov 10, 2019, 17:29:36 IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | By Trisha Sengupta

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A video, featuring a group of ‘mini cheetah’ robots, shared by MIT’s Biomimetics Robotics department on YouTube is creating quite a stir among people.

The video of ‘mini cheetah’ robots are being shared on various social media platforms. (YouTube/Biomimetics MIT)

While the technological advancement amazed some, several people feared that this is the kind of innovation which will result in ‘AI robot apocalypse’ in future. For the uninitiated, ‘robot apocalypse’ is a hypothetical scenario where artificial intelligence (AI) overpowers human and becomes the dominant form of intelligence on Earth.

In the video, a whole herd of ‘mini cheetah’ robots engages in an impressive display of robotics technology. The robots play football, backflip, and – at one point - stretch the metal limbs.

Though initially shared on YouTube, the video later found its way onto other social media platforms too. Expectedly, netizens dropped all sorts of comments on the video.

“The Robopocalypse is going to be totally adorable,” wrote a YouTube user. “It was all cute and funny till they jumped up from under those piles of leaves. That was creepy,” expressed another.

“Can’t wait for humanity to look back on this playful video and wonder what went wrong after our robot overlords take over,” wrote a third. “They’re so cute, I’m not even going to be mad when they come for me” jokingly commented another. “That’s impressive technology,” wrote a fifth.

Tweeple almost commented on the same lines as the YouTube users. Additionally, some of them were reminded of a specific episode about robot dogs from the Netflix series Black Mirror.

What do you think of the video?

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Trisha Sengupta
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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