Boston Dynamics recently announced the retirement of the hydraulic Atlas robot and introduced the next generation—an electric Atlas designed for real-world applications. This move builds on years of research and commitment to providing highly capable mobile robots for industry challenges. The company’s successful deployments of Spot and Stretch have paved the way for Atlas to tackle new challenges. Partnering with Hyundai, Boston Dynamics plans to test and iterate Atlas applications over the next few years. The electric Atlas will have improved strength and motion capabilities. Furthermore, Boston Dynamics is focused on providing advanced software solutions, including AI and machine learning tools, to enhance the robots’ adaptability to real-world scenarios. The company believes in delivering not just hardware but a complete ecosystem of software and support for successful robotic deployments in various industries.
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