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		001sky on Oct 5, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Boston Dynamics Unleashes Wildcat, the Sprinting Q... Interesting how they use a petrol engine.

joelthelion on Oct 5, 2013 [–]

I wonder if the engine is used to power an electrical generator, or if the mechanical energy is used directly?

tlb on Oct 5, 2013 | | [–]

It mainly runs a hydraulic pump.

TheLoneWolfling on Oct 5, 2013 | | [–]

Based on the looks, both.

Hydraulic pump for the legs + generator for the electronics.

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