Boston Dynamics has recently unveiled a new all-electric version of its Atlas robot, showcasing its exceptional agility and nimbleness in a new video.
This major update comes hot on the heels of the company's announcement on Tuesday to retire the hydraulic version of Atlas, once again demonstrating the company's continuous breakthroughs in humanoid robot technology.
Originally designed for search and rescue missions, the Atlas robot has gradually evolved to better suit real-world application needs. Boston Dynamics proudly proclaims this new iteration of Atlas as "the world's most dynamic humanoid robot."
In the newly released video, the Atlas robot swiftly rises from a prone position, demonstrating impressive balancing abilities and flexibility, including the ability for its head and torso to perform 180-degree rotations.
The new electric Atlas features a more modern design, resembling a human wearing an exoskeleton. While lacking specific facial features, its sleek head design exudes a strong sense of futuristic technology.
Benefiting from advanced technology from its parent company, Hyundai Motor, the new Atlas is poised to become an ideal testbed for future technological applications. The company plans to gradually showcase Atlas's various capabilities over the coming months and years through collaboration with a select group of partners for testing.
Furthermore, Boston Dynamics is also developing new gripping systems aimed at meeting various commercial needs and further enhancing the robot's lifting capabilities.
Boston Dynamics emphasizes that despite Atlas's humanoid appearance, its mode of mobility will surpass human capabilities, focusing on completing tasks in the most efficient manner possible. With years of practical experience and innovative thinking, the company believes they are capable of providing a unique robotic solution to address the mundane, dirty, and dangerous tasks encountered in real-world applications.
