[News] Boston Dynamics introduces a fully electric humanoid robot that “exceeds human performance”

cross-posted from: lemmy.world/post/14424475

…replacing the previously hydraulic version.

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Boston Dynamics has unveiled a new all-electric version of their iconic Atlas humanoid robot that exceeds human capabilities in strength, flexibility, and agility. This advanced robot leverages AI technologies like reinforcement learning and computer vision to operate efficiently in complex real-world environments. While initially focused on industrial applications like automotive manufacturing, the human-like form factor and lifelike movements of Atlas point toward future possibilities of highly capable AI companions embodied in sophisticated humanoid robots. As the boundaries of robotics and AI continue expanding, robots like Atlas hint at a world where intelligent machines could become versatile assistants and companions in our daily lives and workplaces.

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