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[Boston Dynamics'](http://www.engadget.com/tag/bostondynamics) [BigDog](http://www.engadget.com/2009/03/18/video-bigdog-turned-into-bigbull-with-bighorns/) is one of our favorite insane-level [DARPA](http://www.engadget.com/tag/darpa/) projects; a robotic pack-mule that can carry 400 pounds of kit for troops. At some point, the Massachusetts mechanics decided the bot would be far better if it was the size of a bull, or, you know, an SUV. The Alpha Dog loses the un-stealthy buzzing noise of its predecessor, has a range of 20 miles and can take much more punishment. If you check out the video after the break, you'll see two people unsuccessfully attempt a takedown on the monster -- *Half-Life 2*](http://www.engadget.com/tag/Half+Life+2/) diehards might experience a combat flashback at the mere sight of it. AT-AT Jr is expected to see field testing sometime next year when it won't have a test bed of rocks to contend with, but the US Marines. Mark our words: we expect 'em to appear in every nightmarish dystopia of the 2020s, *and *take a staring role in the forthcoming [Robopocalypse](http://mobile.engadget.com/tag/robopocalypse/).
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