Boston Dynamics Retires Hydraulic Robot Atlas
April 21, 2024, 9:33 pm
Location: United States, Massachusetts, Waltham
Employees: 201-500
Founded date: 1992
Boston Dynamics bids farewell to the hydraulic robot Atlas after over a decade of groundbreaking advancements in robotics technology. The company released a touching video showcasing the robot's impressive capabilities and memorable moments, signaling the end of an era for the bipedal machine.
The video compilation highlights Atlas' ability to balance, run, perform parkour, carry boxes, somersault, and even dance, capturing both its successes and mishaps. With its hydraulic mechanisms, the technology behind Atlas is now considered outdated, hinting at a shift towards more advanced and efficient robotic designs.
While Boston Dynamics has not disclosed its future plans for bipedal robots, the company's focus on electrically powered products like the quadruped Spot suggests a move away from hydraulic systems. Since its acquisition by Hyundai in 2021, Boston Dynamics has prioritized commercial applications, indicating a shift in strategic direction.
Originally developed with support from the US Department of Defense, Atlas was introduced to the public in 2013 as a search and rescue robot. Standing at 1.50 meters tall and weighing 85 kg, Atlas is equipped with batteries, RGB cameras, depth sensors, and three onboard computers for processing tasks.
Boston Dynamics, founded at MIT and later acquired by Google X before transitioning to SoftBank and eventually Hyundai, has evolved into a leading innovator in robotics technology. While the retirement of Atlas marks the end of an era, it also paves the way for new advancements and future projects from the renowned company.
The video compilation highlights Atlas' ability to balance, run, perform parkour, carry boxes, somersault, and even dance, capturing both its successes and mishaps. With its hydraulic mechanisms, the technology behind Atlas is now considered outdated, hinting at a shift towards more advanced and efficient robotic designs.
While Boston Dynamics has not disclosed its future plans for bipedal robots, the company's focus on electrically powered products like the quadruped Spot suggests a move away from hydraulic systems. Since its acquisition by Hyundai in 2021, Boston Dynamics has prioritized commercial applications, indicating a shift in strategic direction.
Originally developed with support from the US Department of Defense, Atlas was introduced to the public in 2013 as a search and rescue robot. Standing at 1.50 meters tall and weighing 85 kg, Atlas is equipped with batteries, RGB cameras, depth sensors, and three onboard computers for processing tasks.
Boston Dynamics, founded at MIT and later acquired by Google X before transitioning to SoftBank and eventually Hyundai, has evolved into a leading innovator in robotics technology. While the retirement of Atlas marks the end of an era, it also paves the way for new advancements and future projects from the renowned company.