Boston Dynamics is preparing our robot overlords for a revolution, a dance one! The company posted this video of their crew dancing to The Contours' "Do You Love Me?" as a "Happy New Year" message.
Watch: Boston Dynamics robots dancing to The Contours' "Do You Love Me?"
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