Boston Dynamics has unveiled the latest version of its Atlas robot that is capable of human-like movements and improved actions. The Waltham, Massachusetts-based robot firm, showed off the humanoid robot with the gripper, demonstrating its capabilities via a video posted to YouTube. The robot is seen performing complex actions such as catching and throwing an object, navigating complex terrain while holding another object.
in the video Posted On Boston Dynamics’ YouTube channel, the company’s Atlas robot is seen navigating a challenging environment while walking on two legs, mimicking human motion. The Atlas robot is also seen holding a plank and jumping to move around, carrying it and building a bridge to walk between the two platforms, while also holding a toolkit.
The Atlas robot is then seen walking across the platform bridge it has built, tossing the toolkit to the man at the top of the scaffolding. The executed maneuver is being referred to by Boston Dynamics as an inverted 540-degree, multi-axis flip.
After successfully passing the toolkit with the human on top, the Atlas robot then proceeds to perform a dramatically perfectly executed backflip while on the thin platform.
The demonstration suggests that humanoid robots such as Atlas could potentially replace humans in performing tasks that carry a risk of life and injury when performed by humans.
recently, boston dynamics And IBM saw contribute Deploying robot dogs to US National Grid sites for the purpose of autonomous inspection. Robot dogs called Spot have been integrated with artificial intelligence (AI) developed by IBM Research and are being deployed at electric and gas utility sites in Massachusetts and New York for routine inspections.
However, Boston Dynamics’ creative effort to deploy robots in real-life situations and applications hasn’t always been smooth sailing. company had to face Opposition to selling spots to local police departments, including the NYPD, prompted the NYPD to cancel the arrangement.