This RiSE V3 robot is designed by Boston Dynamics, working with with researchers from The University of Pennsylvania’s Kod*lab. It can climb up the poles easier than we do. Measuring 28-inch long, this quadruped robot can climb up vertical terrains at a rate of 21cm per second. It is created for use in search and rescue missions, reconnaissance and surveillance, it has claws crafted from surgical needles, letting it grip vertical surfaces. Take a look at the video after the break.

[via Technabob]