The Boston Dynamics robot dog is in a glittery blue costume

Boston Dynamics’ robot dog given life-like costume makeover. Sparkles now wears a blue dog costume, and has the ability to behave like its real-life counterpart. Boston Dynamics' 'Spot' robot has been given a makeover and is now named Sparkles. The two robots share a peck before performing a dance routine.

This dog knows how to "shake." A video of Boston Dynamics' iconic robo-dog Spot dancing in a blue dog costume freaked out social media users with many labelling the canine cosplay "fuel for nightmares."

Robo-Bluey Robotics company Boston Dynamics has released a video of its Spot Mini robot dog dressed up in a bedazzled suit of fur. The Spot Mini is a "custom costume" meant to "explore the intersections of robotics, art, and entertainment," the company says.