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Atlas (Boston Dynamics)
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Summary:
Atlas by Boston Dynamics joined Humanoid Press: an in-depth profile of its design, locomotion breakthroughs, and practical implications for robotics research and real-world tasks.
Editorial:
Boston Dynamics Atlas (Fully Electric Model): The Viral Superstar
The hydraulic Atlas created the gold standard for dynamic performance, capturing the world's attention with gravity-defying backflips and parkour. The recent retirement of that platform and the reveal of the fully electric Atlas marks a fundamental shift.
The electric version is stronger, boasts a wider range of motion beyond human capability, and is quieter and cleaner than its oil-driven predecessor. While still a research platform, its new hardware package—which retains its incredible ability to run, jump, and manipulate objects—is designed for next-level mobile manipulation using advanced sensors and an integrated large language model (LLM) for high-level task planning.
The Addictive Trend: Pure, adrenaline-fueled spectacle. Atlas is the extreme sports athlete of robotics. Every new demo is a jaw-dropping, viral moment that showcases the sheer physical potential of the humanoid form.
Specifications:
Developer: Boston Dynamics
Type: Fully electric humanoid robot
Purpose: Dynamic mobility, manipulation, industrial automation, R&D
*Physical Specifications:
Height: 188 cm (1.88 m)
Weight: 89 kg
Dimensions: 188 × 76 × 50 cm (H × W × D)
*Degrees of Freedom (DoF):
Next‑gen Atlas (2026): 56 DoF
Legacy Atlas (2013–2023): ~28 DoF (not in your search results, but widely documented)
*Actuation:
Actuator Type: Fully electric actuators (new generation)
Design Goals:
High power density
Whole‑body dynamic motion
Industrial‑grade manipulation
*Compute & AI:
Compute Platform: NVIDIA Jetson Thor (T5000) module with Blackwell GPU
Up to 2070 FP4 TFLOPS of AI performance
AI Stack:
Google DeepMind Gemini Robotics foundation models for cognitive behavior
Isaac Lab (NVIDIA) framework for AI learning
Software Platform: Boston Dynamics Orbit™ for WMS/MES integration
*Sensors & Perception:
LiDAR for 3D mapping and navigation
360° RGB camera array for full‑environment perception
Stereo vision, force sensing, IMU (legacy Atlas)
*Battery & Power:
Battery Type: High‑density lithium‑ion (new electric Atlas)
Max Operating Time: 240 minutes (4 hours)
Battery: Swappable pack (2026 model)
*Mobility & Performance:
Speed: 5.4 km/h (legacy Atlas)
Capabilities:
Walking, running
Jumping, vaulting, backflips
Dynamic balance under disturbance
Complex whole‑body manipulation
Industrial material handling (2026 model)
*Payload:
Lift Capacity: 50 kg (2026 Atlas)
Designed for heavy, irregular objects (e.g., automotive parts)
*Industrial Features:
Autonomous navigation in warehouses and factories
Barcode scanning & workflow integration (2026 model)
Orbit™ enterprise integration (WMS/MES)
*Price:
Estimated: $120,000 (Humanoid.guide listing)
Boston Dynamics does not publicly disclose official pricing
*Positioning:
Atlas is the world’s most dynamic humanoid robot, engineered for extreme mobility and now transitioning into industrial automation with its fully electric 2026 redesign. It combines high‑power electric actuation, advanced AI perception, and heavy‑duty manipulation capabilities.
Image: Boston Dynamics
Company Source:
Boston Dynamics – Atlas Official Page
https://bostondynamics.com/products/atlas/
Key News & Coverage:
Hyundai’s Atlas Robot Explained
https://insideevs.com/features/783622/boston-dynamics-atlas-hyundai-production/
Atlas Public Debut at CES – CNET
Boston Dynamics Unveils Production Atlas
https://aibusiness.com/robotics/boston-dynamics-unveils-humanoid-robot-atlas
Hyundai Mobis Collaboration for Atlas Actuators
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/hyundai-mobis-forms-strategic-collaboration-045000333.html
Atlas Demo Coverage
https://ca.news.yahoo.com/boston-dynamics-unnatural-robot-demo-161121532.html