That science fiction future where robots can do what people and animals do may be closer than you think. Marc Raibert, founder of Boston Dynamics, is developing advanced robots that can gallop like a cheetah, negotiate 10 inches of snow, walk upright on two legs and even open doors and deliver packages. Join Raibert for a live demo of SpotMini, a nimble robot that maps the space around it, handles objects, climbs stairs -- and could soon be helping you out around the house.

Marc Raibert: Meet Spot, the robot dog that can run, hop and open doors

Meet Spot, the robot dog that can run, hop and open doors

Advancements in robotics, merging software, hardware, and behavior, hint at a future where robots harmonize with human tasks.

Boston Dynamics' Spot demonstrates how combining dynamic balance, mobile manipulation, and perception could revolutionize robotics.

Robots that gallop, navigate snow, and open doors are not far from joining our daily lives, enhancing human ability and access.