Boston Dynamics' new Atlas robot has earned admiration for its impressive engineering feat while also becoming the subject of mockery online.
Boston Dynamics has launched the new Atlas robot as the firm focuses on fall recovery and integrating humanoid robots into operations for agility and minimal disruptions.
The new machine stands up from lying down, using moves that are anything but human.
Just a day after announcing the retirement of Atlas the hydraulic humanoid robot, Boston Dynamics has revealed a new version of its bipedal robot – a fully electric version designed specifically for real-world applications. In a video showcasing the new design, which is still named Atlas but looks very different from the previous generation, a robot lies on the ground. After spinning its legs around 270 degrees, the robot rises to its feet, pivots its head and body around 180 degrees, and walks...
The electric crossovers are similar in size to the Tesla Model Y, but we don't expect them to be offered outside China
The fate of humanity lies in the hands of Jennifer Lopez and one big-ass robot, in the upcoming Netflix sci-fi thriller Atlas. Directed by Brad Peyton (San Andreas, Rampage) and written by Aron Eli Coleite (Daybreak) and Leo Sardarian, Atlas follows Lopez’s titular character, a brilliant but misanthropic data analyst with a deep distrust of […]
A new moon atlas is the most detailed ever produced, based on data from the Chang'e-1 mission and published by the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The Geologic Atlas of the Lunar Globe, which took more than 100 researchers over a decade to compile, reveals a total of 12,341 craters, 81 basins and 17 rock types, along with other basic geological information about the lunar surface. — Read the rest
Michael T. Klare How the Pentagon–Silicon Valley alliance is harnessing AI to defeat China in World War III.
The automotive landscape is undergoing a profound shift as electric vehicles (EVs) gain prominence, and the luxury segment is no exception. Leading the charge in this transformative journey is the highly anticipated Range Rover Electric Prototype, a vehicle that seamlessly blends the brand’s iconic heritage with innovative advancements in electric propulsion and vehicle technology. This […]
Boston Dynamics introduced its four-legged, canine-like robot in 2016. Over the years, we have seen Spot work alongside - and in place of - humans in several risky scenarios. In 2019, for example, the Massachusetts State Police leased a unit for a trial run in the bomb squad. The followingRead Entire Article
With anticipation for their expected return building, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance leaders took a trip across the Pacific Ocean to visit the two giant pandas who will soon be arriving in San Die
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER (FL), April 24, 2024 – In science fiction movies, we often see robots zipping around spacecraft performing various tasks. What was once only science fiction has now come to life on the International Space Station (ISS), where NASA’s trio of free-flying robots called Astrobees assist astronauts and conduct valuable research, including many investigations sponsored by … Read More → "Robotic Helpers Test New Technology on the Space Station"