Boston Dynamics has introduced a new version of their Atlas humanoid robot, dubbed Atlas 2024 v 2049, which has garnered significant attention for its advanced capabilities and design improvements. The latest Atlas model features electric actuators instead of hydraulic ones, enhancing its walking motion to appear more natural and human-like. This development has sparked discussions about the robot's potential applications and its impact on future technologies. The robot's demonstration video, highlighting its range of motion and strength, has been described as technically superior and cinematically impressive. Additionally, the new omnidirectional approach has been noted as far superior to previous designs. However, some reactions have noted the robot's design could be perceived as unsettling, drawing comparisons to eerie figures from horror films.
Can’t wait to see the new Atlas perform the same activities as the old Atlas. Parkour, running, climbing!? this new omnidirectional approach seems far superior than anything I’ve seen the other bot builders do my daughters already love the new Atlas https://t.co/rAa9dX4jcB
Boston Dynamic Atlas 2024 v 2049. https://t.co/WzME6wtmbI
This video from @BostonDynamics is profound! In 20 second they managed to show our post-biological post-humanoid future. This is such an important lesson: the future starts when we break free from our preconceived notions and kill sacred cows. https://t.co/4pwDCHhi0o
"You gotta run before you can walk" as the robotics adage goes. To me the most impressive thing about the new Atlas, which ditches the hydraulic actuators for electric ones, is the way it walks. Legs almost straight, very natural and human-like. https://t.co/U8eIZSSwC1
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
WOW. this is the coolest demo video for a humanoid robot i’ve seen so far. cinematically badass! https://t.co/zG1u0Droy7
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 ain’t standing still… or pulling punches! 🤯😅🤖 https://t.co/DGhNVcb9Sj
Okay a tad bit #BlackMirror vibes but also fascinating stuff from @BostonDynamics 🤖 https://t.co/ksipvBL8R1
This is the humanoid I’ve been most excited to see. Still sitting in the uncanny valley, but I expected BD to create something technically superior to anything else out there. They didn’t disappoint. That range of motion and strength is amazing. https://t.co/hm0NyEjWGn
Why is @BostonDynamics saying Farewell to Atlas? https://t.co/PxoIHbh3zK