ATLAS: Probably The Most Advanced Humanoid Yet, Definitely Terrifying

ATLAS: Probably The Most Advanced Humanoid Yet, Definitely Terrifying

As impressed by we all were by Petman, DARPA and Boston Dynamics’ remarkably agile and nimble humanoid, it’s about to get upstaged by the company’s latest and greatest robot creation: ATLAS.

Designed to compete in DARPA’s upcoming Robotics Challenge, we actually already got a glimpse of ATLAS’ impressive skills back when it was just a prototype, but as it nears completion we’re now seeing just how damn impressive it really is.

Not only does it keep its balance and remain standing after being hit by a 9kg wrecking ball, ATLAS also tackles a treadmill with ease, staying on two feet while obstacles are tossed in its path. Is it time to be really impressed or really scared?


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