Atlas, The Next Generation

Boston Dynamics · 40.8M views · 2016-02-23 · 2:42

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Boston Dynamics unveils a new, smaller Atlas humanoid robot that is electrically powered and hydraulically actuated. It balances with body sensors and uses lidar and stereo vision to navigate and manipulate objects.

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Used as a benchmark of robotics progress and a go-to example of impressive bipedal walking in AI and automation debates.

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hanspeter · 2026-05 · Reference
While I agree we'll see millions of bipedal robots, it won't be because they're doing our chores. People will buy them for the same reason I'd want one today: They're fun toys. It's been 10 years since Boston Dynamics released this impressive video of Atlas. [VIDEO] Even though today's robots are vastly more sophisticated, the progress of the last decade shows we shouldn't expect a sudden revolution in their abilities over the next ten years. As is often the case, solving those final few challenges that really make a difference always takes the longest.
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Defenestresque · 2020-12 · Reference
>It would help a lot more to compare footage with real-world people interacting with the bipedal robot. Maybe I misunderstood your comment but there are definitely videos of people interacting with Atlas (the bipedal robot) to the point that it's a running joke that they'll remember said interactions. See [VIDEO]
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rsecora · 2020-07 · Reference
>>> We know this phenomenon from everyday life. Most of us are experts on walking. However, if we try to articulate how we walk, we certainly give a description that does not capture the skills involved in walking. All the article is based on statements like the previous one. Scientifically is possible to nullify it with a counterargument. [1] Boston dynamics Atlas. [VIDEO] [2] Boston dynamics parkour. [LINK] QED.
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