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Boston Dynamics all but trade-marked jaw-dropping robot videos with its hydraulics-powerAtlas robot’s dancing and parkouring videos.
What jumps out at me in the video, though, is the robot’s far more human-like body.
The clip starts with the new Atlas motionless and splayed out on the floor.
Finally, the torso spins around under the head until the entire New Atlas is facing the camera.
Atlas will move in ways that exceed human capabilities."
Humans are constrained by their physiology in ways that robots don’t have to be.
Its initial test bed, according to Boston Dynamics, will be with company investor Hyundai.
The dawn of a New Atlas does mean the sunsetting of the beloved hydraulic-based robot.
Boston Dynamics gave the original Atlas a sweet sendoff with a video recounting its successes and numerous gaffes.
It’s a fitting way to end one chapter and launch this new one with the all-electric Atlas.
