Boston Dynamics unveiled Wednesday a new version of its humanoid robot, “Atlas,” that the company says is “designed for real-world applications.” Like many of its previous announcements, the company released a video of its robot in action. The company is moving full steam (or spark) ahead with its new fully electric iteration of Atlas, and retiring its previously hydraulic-powered model. At the core of the transition is Boston Dynamics' partnership with Hyundai — which the company credits for...
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Boston Dynamics' new Atlas robot has earned admiration for its impressive engineering feat while also becoming the subject of mockery online.
Boston Dynamics recently announced the retirement of its first-generation hydraulic Atlas robot and introduced a new, fully electric version designed for real-world applications. This transition marks a significant step in the evolution of humanoid robots. The latest humanoid robot from Boston Dynamics marks a departure from its hydraulic predecessors. This new model boasts enhanced precision […]
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Boston Dynamics has unveiled the latest version of its humanoid robot,
All-electric, 360-degree joints give the new Atlas plenty of inhuman movements.
WALTHAM - Boston Dynamics' latest robot is ready to "exceed human capabilities," the Waltham, Massachusetts-based company announced Wednesday.The newest version of the Atlas "humanoid" robot is fully electric and said to be "stronger, more dexterous, and more agile" than its hydraulic predecessor that was recently retired.Video shows latest Boston Dynamics robotVideo shows the new Atlas and its lamp-like head contorting its robotic limbs to pick itself up off a mat."Atlas may resemble a human...
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...
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