Jump to content
  • Boston Dynamics’ new video shows that its humanoid robot doesn’t need a human


    Karlston

    • 165 views
    • 2 minutes
     Share


    • 165 views
    • 2 minutes

    The company wants everyone to know its new all-electric Atlas robot can function autonomously.

    Boston Dynamics has shared another look at the latest version of its humanoid robot, Atlas. Earlier videos of the all-electric robot demonstrated its unique range of motions, but this time Atlas is shown using machine learning and its upgraded sensors to perform sorting tasks in a simulated factory environment.

     

    The task of moving engine covers “between supplier containers and a mobile sequencing dolly” isn’t especially exciting, but it demonstrates several of the new robot’s capabilities working together. After being provided with only a “list of bin locations to move parts between,” Atlas uses various sensors and machine learning models to determine the location of bins and how it needs to manipulate its body, arms, and three-fingered hands to grasp and relocate the parts inside them.

     

     

    The new Atlas is capable of completing the assigned task and reacting to environmental feedback in real time. At one point in the video a part is positioned a little too high to easily slide into one one of the sequencing dolly’s compartments. When the robot meets resistance, it removes the part and then re-evaluates its orientation and position before making an adjustment and trying again successfully.

     

    As is also evident by the “Fully Autonomous” watermark on the video the entire time, Boston Dynamics is trying to emphasize that its latest humanoid robot can perform complex tasks with minimal human intervention. A few weeks ago it was revealed that Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robots that were mingling with guests and serving drinks during the company’s Cybercab reveal were mostly being controlled remotely by human operators.

     

    As with its other robots like the four-legged Spot and the one-armed Stretch, the new Atlas may one day be more than just a platform for Boston Dynamics to demonstrate its latest and greatest technology. But that’s assuming its advanced capabilities don’t come with an outrageous price tag.

     

    Source


    Hope you enjoyed this news post.

    Thank you for appreciating my time and effort posting news every day for many years.

    2023: Over 5,800 news posts | 2024 (till end of September): 4,292 news posts

    RIP Matrix | Farewell my friend  :sadbye:

    • Like 2

    User Feedback

    Recommended Comments

    There are no comments to display.



    Join the conversation

    You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
    Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

    Guest
    Add a comment...

    ×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

      Only 75 emoji are allowed.

    ×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

    ×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

    ×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.


  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...