Boston Dynamics unveils humanoid robot Atlas
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Robot dogs dancing to K-pop and the first public appearance of Boston Dynamics’ Atlas humanoid robot highlight Hyundai’s CES tech showcase.
Named "Spot," the quadruped robot from developers Boston Dynamics has been on the cutting edge of canine-like robots for several years now. Its newest trick is a triple backflip. While there isn't a great deal of utility in a triple backflip, the technical ...
Asked whether building a robot that functions similarly to a human—only stronger, more heat resistant and less prone to fatigue—could put human jobs at risk, Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter said it likely will.
The South Korean automaker showed off Atlas, a humanoid robot developed by Boston Dynamics, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this month in Las Vegas. Hyundai says it “plans to integrate Atlas across its global network,” including its new assembly plant in Georgia.
Hyundai admits humanoid robots in car factories will change the nature of work—but don't expect much of an impact on prices.
Hyundai's Humanoid Atlas robot will initially find work on an assembly line - but may wind up in your home by 2035.
At CES 2026, Hyundai and Boston Dynamics showed how humanoid robots like Atlas could soon take on repetitive and hazardous work in warehouses and industrial facilities.