Terrifying season’s greetings from our future robot overlords and their makers

Boston Dynamics wants you to have a happy holiday. Boston Dynamics wants you to meet their robots. Boston Dynamics doesn't care if you never sleep again.

The holiday message from Google's Boston Dynamics features the company's dog-like robot, Spot, as reindeer pulling a sleigh. (Video: Boston Dynamics)

Welcome to the future. We've just met the robotic soldiers fighting the war on Christmas.

Did Boston Dynamics realize that their holiday greeting was, um, a little off-putting? Probably. They probably know that. Assuming there are still humans in charge over there. But we have to applaud the team on creating a video that will be spread far and wide and inspire fear in the hearts of many while also spreading the good news about the latest innovations in robotics.

Our future is clear:

You can learn more about "Spot" over at the Boston Dynamics website.

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