Santa's terrifying little helpers: The military robots transformed into sleigh-pulling reindeer ......

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#1 | Santa's terrifying little helpers: The military robots transformed into sleigh-pulling reindeer ...... datum

Wed Dec 23, 2015 11:51 am

Santa's terrifying little helpers: The military robots transformed into sleigh-pulling reindeer after being developed to carry heavy equipment on the battlefield

'Robot reindeer' lead Santa's sleigh in Boston Dynamics Christmas video

The black four-legged machines are decorated with antlers and tinsel

Company set up in 1992 and provides US Army with technology

By Joseph Curtis For Mailonline
Published: 20:56 EST, 22 December 2015 | Updated: 21:55 EST, 22 December 2015

Father Christmas looks to be giving Rudolph and his reindeer pals a night off this year after upgrading his sleigh.

American engineering firm Boston Dynamics has created a group of robot reindeer that are capable of dragging Santa's sled, as revealed in its Christmas message.

The firm, which develops technology for the US military, posted the festive video on YouTube, featuring a female member of staff dressed as Mrs Claus driving the automated animals.