Boston Dynamics Atlas

2024

Presentation of a humanoid industrial robot that autonomously sorts parts

On October 30, 2024, Boston Dynamics unveiled an improved version of its Atlas humanoid robot. He learned to sort parts on his own at an automobile factory.

According to Boston Dynamics, Atlas uses a special machine learning model to detect objects and work in a dynamically changing environment. Artificial intelligence tools allow the robot to plan actions and perform operations with maximum efficiency. For example, thanks to a 360-degree rotating torso, Atlas can minimize unnecessary movement when moving between racks.

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There are no prescribed actions or remotely issued commands - all movements are calculated autonomously in real time. The robot is able to respond to changes in the environment, such as the appearance of new objects or obstacles, Boston Dynamics notes.

Atlas uses a variety of sensors and video cameras to operate in real-world environments. To capture objects, the robot uses manipulators with three fingers. If necessary, Atlas can sit down to remove the part from the lower bay of the rack. A large number of degrees of freedom allow you to perform complex actions. The robot receives power from batteries.

Boston Dynamics says every centimeter of the Atlas is carefully designed, manufactured and calibrated to achieve the highest possible performance. Advanced control algorithms allow the robot to plan complex movements with the environment in mind. The design uses a combination of titanium and aluminum parts printed on a 3D printer, which provides an optimal strength-to-weight ratio of 89 kg.^[1]

Announcement of "the most dexterous humanoid robot in the world"

Boston Dynamics introduced its new Atlas robot on April 17, 2024. Atlas is now being created alongside engineers from Hyundai, which recently owns the company. The creators call it "the most dexterous humanoid robot in the world."

Boston Dynamics said the electric version of the Atlas will be stronger than the hydraulic version, it will have a wider range of motion than any Boston Dynamics robot of previous generations. Also, the robot implements new capabilities of AI and machine learning. Trial operation of the electric Atlas will begin at Hyundai factories.

2017

First generation Atlas robot

Boston Dynamics has released a new video of the upright robot Atlas. The robot, which already knows how to slowly drag boxes, create a mess in the office and fall off the stage, was taught to do somersaults. And Atlas is great at^[2]

The height of the device is one and a half meters, and the mass is 75 kg. The robot, capable of lifting up to 11 kg of cargo, is battery powered and analyzes the environment using lidars (they are also installed in unmanned vehicles). Atlas was created by order of DARPA for a robotic competition in which the developer was offered to create the Atlas design and write their own software on it.