Boston Dynamics' humanoid robot, Atlas, is officially retiring after 11 years of service, known for its dynamic movements including jumps, flips, and falls. The retirement announcement has sparked a range of reactions, from tributes celebrating its impressive performances to comments on the eerie qualities of its design. Concurrently, discussions have emerged around the design direction of Boston Dynamics' new robots, with some users expressing discomfort with their unsettling and nightmarish aspects.
Psst, Boston Dynamic, please design the creepiness out of your robots. The headless dogs were creepy, and now humanoid robot moves like the girl in the Exorcist. Take a chapter from the Japanese, make more approachable machines https://t.co/EPaAjOb2G1
No thanks Boston Dynamics https://t.co/G26NiHVB4Q https://t.co/qoh0LhmM0R
Hey Boston Dynamics, what have you been up to lately? Ah, not much. https://t.co/SzHJqXnDxw
The humanoid robot of your nightmares is here https://t.co/PcFbv8QdXj
Horrifying. I hate Boston Dynamics so much. https://t.co/psxpRK55Oo
I think the @BostonDynamics folks might have had some “you know what would be cool” blinders on when they made this horror film reenactment with their new bot. Or they just wanted the military blushing with enthusiasm. 😂 https://t.co/F5mQMK5Bky
Boston Dynamics exec: “What we have is ok, but it’s missing a certain nightmarish and threatening aura” Engineering team: “Say no more” https://t.co/htNTWEIYFL
Boston Dynamics ain’t standing still… or pulling punches! 🤯😅🤖 https://t.co/DGhNVcb9Sj
Engineer: The humanoid robot is almost ready sir. Performing very well so far. As you can see here, it's capable of standing, normally Boss: It's a good start, but I need you to make it 30% more unsettling https://t.co/NeqBrsZZ6w
Okay a tad bit #BlackMirror vibes but also fascinating stuff from @BostonDynamics 🤖 https://t.co/ksipvBL8R1
Atlas is dead. Long live Atlas. https://t.co/r8y3VNTq7M
Bye, robot: Atlas retires after 11 years of jumps, flips and falls https://t.co/n8SQWm6Fkz
Congrats on your retirement, Atlas 🤖! We will miss your amazing performances! https://t.co/m9s3AJgzUZ
Why is @BostonDynamics saying Farewell to Atlas? https://t.co/PxoIHbh3zK