Dog-like robot gets arm, plays jump rope

The company that has become a viral sensation for its eery dog-like robots is out with an update to its latest creation.

Boston Dynamics announced it has added a human-like arm to its "Spot" robot. A video released by the company shows the robot opening doors, flipping light switches and even digging a hole to plant a tree.

They even taught a group of Spots how to play jump rope. Boston Dynamics says the arm can be programmed to do various "semi-autonomous actions, as well as be remotely operated. The company also added a docking/charging station so Spot can operate for extended periods of time without the need for human intervention. The Spot robots, sans arm, last year for $75,000 a piece, and says there are currently 400 units working in mines, oil fields, construction sites and nuclear power plants.