If you remain unperturbed about the rise of the machine, this rather terrifying video of Handle the robot in action might just change your mind.

The towering 6ft 5in robot is the latest brainchild of Google-owned company Boston Dynamics, who have both terrified and amazed the world with their hi-tech creations.

Footage of Handle was leaked at the start of February, with Boston Dynamics founder and CEO Marc Raibert even admitting it was “nightmare-inducing robot”.

The two-wheeled robot was recorded lifting up 100lbs crates, gliding across ramps like skater Tony Hawk in hi sprime and effortlessly jumping onto a 4ft platform in the latest clip.