Boston Dynamics officially announced the retirement of his famous humanoid robot Atlas, noted for his ability to execute maneuvers Parkour. The robot leaves after a decade dedicated to the evolution of mobility, perception and force in robotics. With skills ranging from collecting objects to performing complex acrobatic moves, he says goodbye but leaves a legacy of unprecedented technological advances.
From your first steps to reaching the ability to carry out jumps and somersaults with agility, Atlas evolved through the research and development efforts of Boston Dynamics. This bipedal robot, which was initially supervised by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) of the United States Department of Defense, demonstrated skills that led it to be a reference in the field.
In addition to his impressive parkour skills, Atlas showed be able to manipulate objects with precisionrevealing its potential for different tasks.
The decision to withdraw Atlas marks The end of an era characterized by the amazement and inspiration that this robot generated both in professionals in the technological field and in the general public. “Atlas sparked our imagination”, Boston Dynamics stated and, he added, managed to overcome “technical barriers in the field.” The company shared a video on its YouTube channel as tribute to his career in which he shows his achievements but also all the failures that the robot overcame to achieve excellence.
The new stage not only represents a turning point in the history of Boston Dynamics but also an important moment for the community scientific and technological global, by closing an outstanding chapter of innovation in robotics. While Atlas “relaxes”, the legacy of its development continues to inspire future generations in the search for new frontiers in the design and application of humanoid robots.
Boston Dynamics began a new era in robotics with the launch of its platform Atlas electricmarking the final of its hydraulic version. The presentation of this robotic innovation aims to revolutionize practical applications in various sectors, consolidating decades of research and development in the field of humaniform robotics. Hyundai, partner and investor In this project, you will play a key role in integrating the new Atlas into your advanced automotive manufacturing capabilities.
The transition towards a All-electric Atlas It builds on Boston Dynamics’ impressive track record of successfully commercializing advanced robotics solutions. With a track record of success like Spot and StretchAtlas is expected to address the most demanding challenges in the industry, from manufacturing to applications in laboratories and everyday environments.
This evolution not only reflects Boston Dynamics’ commitment to innovation, but also highlights the growing market demand for robotic solutions versatile and adaptive.
Hyundai’s involvement in the development of the new Atlas symbolizes an important new stage for the application of robotics in the automotive industry. This collaboration promises to set new standards in the automation and efficiency of vehicle production. With the expectation of implementing Atlas in real environments, Boston Dynamics and Hyundai will collaborate to, together, advance existing knowledge about humaniform robotics.
This new robot has new and improved capabilities. For example, He can now turn his head 180 degrees. The rhythm of the New Atlas is fastthe steps are still a little choppy, but much more fluid than the new commercial humanoids that have appeared in recent years.
Atlas measures 1.52 meters tallweight 86 kilosmoves thanks to a hydraulic system and electric motors powered by batteries and has three on-board computers. Its main function was to resemble a human as much as possible, which is why it was I trained doing parkour to acquire the movements, balance and physical conditions of a person.
“Parkour is a useful organizational activity for our team because highlights several challenges that we consider important”said Scott Kuindersma, head of the Atlas team, when it was still working. For his part, Benjamin Stephens, head of control for the Atlas team, explained: “It can be frustrating at times. Robots crash a lot”.
Atlas was a fundamental part of the company. That is why Boston Dynamics decided to fire him with a video that he compiled both his achievements and his mistakes. Furthermore, although the company did not give an accurate answer, it is believed that Atlas He had already exploited his potential to the fullest.and they needed to create a successor with ten years of advantage in technological advances to improve.
