| Developers: | Boston Dynamics |
| Technology: | Robotics |
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2026: Serial Production Launch
In January 2026 Vegas , at the international technology exhibition, the consumer electronic engineers company Boston Dynamics presented a serial version of the humanoid robot Atlas. The height of the robot is 188 cm, and the weight is 90 kg. The first copies have already been released for implementation in companies and. Hyundai Google DeepMind
According to the manufacturer, the Atlas robot is designed to perform a wide range of industrial tasks with an emphasis on stability and reliability. It can function autonomously, under the control of the operator at a distance or through the tablet interface. The technical characteristics of the model include operating radius up to 2.3 m, the ability to lift loads weighing about 50 kg and operation in the temperature range from -20 to + 40 degrees Celsius.
Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Plater, in a statement, described Atlas as the best robot the company has built, noting its potential for groundbreaking changes in industry.
Boston Dynamics has been developing humanoid robots since 2011, when the first version of Atlas was introduced as part of a project for DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Directorate USA). During evolution, the robot has undergone significant changes, the key of which was the transition in 2024 from a hydraulic system to an all-electric one.
Plans for the introduction of the robot have already been formed. Hyundai intends to start using Atlas at its auto plants in 2028. Initially, the robot will be involved in operations related to sorting parts for machines. For its part, Google DeepMind will use the resulting robots to integrate its fundamental artificial intelligence Gemini Robotics models into the Boston Dynamics system.[1]
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.
 | 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.[2]
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
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[3]
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.
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