World’s largest laptop vendor quietly releases robot with six legs – Lenovo Daystar Bot GS is IP-rated and reminds us of Boston Dynamics’ andro-dogs

There can't be many people who haven't seen at least one video of Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot performing tricks like going up and down stairs, spinning, dancing, jumping, and carrying objects. The robot isn't just for fun however. It can be used for a variety of work tasks, such as inspecting industrial sites and carrying out hazardous duties. Spot isn't the only industrial robot animal in town now, though. It has competition from an unexpected source - Lenovo. Wisely, the Chinese manufacturer isn't calling its creation a dog, and it's added an additional pair of legs to further distance…