This is an example of Crytek studios' new soft-body physics engine. This is an example of the advancement of computer programming.
This is Honda's Asimo series robot. In this video, the robot is shown running forwards, backwards, turning 180 degrees, hopping on one foot and serving drinks, all in response to spoken commands. This is an amazing display of just how quickly robotics is evolving.
This video demonstrates Boston Dynamics' concept for a load carrying robot called the "Big Dog." This robot is designed to move on four legs across random terrain, carrying loads of up to 340 lbs at about 4 miles per hour. The Big Dog can run for almost 13 hours without stopping or refueling. The Big Dog concept was released in 2008 and is starting to be used by military forces around the world.