Boston Dynamics’ new humanoid moves like no robot you’ve ever seen
by Ars Technica
Ars Technica— All-electric, 360-degree joints give the new Atlas plenty of inhuman movements.
Fast Company—Boston Dynamics' new robot looks like the Pixar lamp and moves like a dancer. Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot is now electric. The same week the company retired its hydraulic Atlas model, it unveiled a first look at the newest version of the humanoid. While this robot looks more human-like than its predecessor, it can move in ways no human can. A promotional video shows the new Atlas standing up by spinning its legs around its back and turning its head 180 degrees before walking off screen. Ouch. “Atlas may resemble a human form factor, but we are equipping the robot...
CNET—Boston Dynamics' New Humanoid Robot Is Freaking People Out. The new machine stands up from lying down, using moves that are anything but human.
NextBigFuture.com—Boston Dynamics New Fully Electric Humanoid Robot. Boston Dynamics has released a video unveiling their next generation humanoid robot. It is a fully electric Atlas robot designed for real-world applications. Atlas demonstrates efforts to develop the next generation of robots with the mobility, perception, and intelligence needed to be commonplace in our lives. The electric Atlas has been developed with advanced control