After many years of testing (which included forcing him to dance), he was declared a robot Atlas From a company Boston Dynamics Entering the actual production stage. The company stated that the final version of the product is currently being manufactured, and that the first companies that will receive the robot are Hyundai (majority shareholder of Boston Dynamics) Inc Google DeepMind (The company’s new AI partner).
Industrial specifications and capabilities: According to the company, this Enterprise version is specifically designed with “continuity and reliability” in mind, and has the following capabilities:
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Control methods: Atlas can operate autonomously, via a teleoperator, or through a “tablet steering interface.”
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Strength and dimensions: The robot has a reach of up to 7.5 feet (about 2.3 metres), and the ability to lift weights up to 110 lbs (about 50 kg).
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Endurance: It can work at temperatures ranging between -4 and 104 degrees Fahrenheit (Approximately -20 to 40 degrees Celsius).
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Tasks: Capable of performing a wide range of industrial tasks.
Commenting on the announcement, Robert Playter, the company’s CEO, said: “This is the best robot we have ever built. Atlas will revolutionize the way industry works, and it represents the first step towards a long-term goal we have dreamed of since we were children.”
Technical development: Boston Dynamics has been publicly showcasing its work on humanoid robots since 2011 (as a DARPA project). Since then, the robot has gone through several models and modifications, most notably the radical shift from hydraulic design to… Fully electric design In 2024.
Publishing plans and partners:
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Hyundai: It plans to use Atlas in its car factories by 2017 2028focusing on tasks such as arranging the sequence of pieces. And by year 2030The company hopes the robot’s responsibilities will extend to assembling components, handling heavy loads, and other complex operations.
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Google DeepMind: Atlas robots take over the work to integrate their core AI models Gemini Robotics In the Boston Dynamics system.
CES 2026 coverage: The show takes place in Las Vegas from January 4 to 9. As usual, the Engadget team is on site to cover all the news and products, including the latest Samsung, LG, and NVIDIA releases. There are still press conferences scheduled for Monday for my company Sony Afeela andAMD.
