The new Atlas humanoid robot doesn't do parkour but has capabilities that can create real value and pave the way for applications in unpredictable environments. The post Why the boring new video of Boston Dynamics Atlas is a big deal for humanoid robots first appeared on TechTalks.| TechTalks
Boston Dynamics has expanded the capabilities of its dog-like Spot robot, introducing new remote control software, a new robotic arm attachment and an entirely new version that can recharge itself. These skills are hoped to further expand the appeal of these agile four-legged robots, which are…| New Atlas
Replacing the real dog with a robot guide dog might seem like a step backwards, until you realise that only one in every 12,650 visually impaired people can afford one. The robot guide dog of the near future will empower a lot of people.| New Atlas
Chinese humanoids are starting to move with extraordinary grace and agility, but Boston Dynamics is the OG in this field, and fresh video of its swivel-jointed Atlas robot running, cartwheeling and breakdancing shows it's still at the bleeding edge.| New Atlas
AI and robotics are taking on bigger, more complex, and increasingly autonomous tasks, but integration with existing equipment and processes remains a formidable challenge.| Semiconductor Engineering
Hands down, the robot story of 2022 was the San Francisco Police Department’s decision, and subsequent retraction, to order a fleet of killer robots. The highly-debated proposal tried to set …| CHRONICLING THE ROBOT INDUSTRY