From back-flips to opening doors –Boston Dynamics has designed its robots to do a range of tricks.
The Massachusetts based firm has released footage of its humanoid performing an elegant gymnastic routine and announced its dog-like robot is now available for purchase to businesses.
The mechanical beings are equip with newly developed optimization algorithms that translate descriptions of movement that the robots can easily perform.
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Boston Dynamics has released footage of its humanoid performing an elegant gymnastic routine and announced its dog-like robot (pictured) is now available for purchase to businesses
After unveiling its dog-like robot, Spot, two years ago the firm is ready to start selling the mechanical beast to businesses.
Spot is just under three feet tall and has 3D vision, as well as 17 joints to help it move nimbly.
Boston Dynamics CEO Marc Raibert said that he hopes Spot can be used in a variety of industries, including construction, delivery, security and home assistance.
‘Built to be a rugged and customizable platform, Spot autonomously accomplishes your industrial sensing and remote operation needs – and it is available for purchase,’ Boston Dynamics shared.
After unveiling its dog-like robot, Spot, two years ago the firm is ready to start selling the mechanical beast to businesses. Spot is just under three feet tall and has 3D vision, as well as 17 joints to help it move nimbly
Although Boston Dynamics has yet to reveal the cost, it is said to cost as much as a luxury car, Gizmodo reported.
This robot is specifically designed to help in the workplace, as it can carry payloads, avoid obstacles and withstand dusty and wet environments.
Although Spot can open doors and carry items, Atlas is designed to put on a show.
In new footage, the humanoid can be seen doing do cartwheels, handstands and even jump twist turns in an elegant gymnastic routine. Boston Dynamics, based in Waltham, Massachusetts, unveiled Atlas to the public in 2017
The new video shows Atlas rolling into a handstand, doing jump twists and other gymnastic techniques, and finishing the routine with a perfect landing
In new footage, the humanoid can be seen doing do cartwheels, handstands and even jump twist turns in an elegant gymnastic routine.
Boston Dynamics, based in Waltham, Massachusetts, unveiled Atlas to the public in 2017.
However, the 6 foot 9 (1.7 meter) 167 pounds (75 kg) humanoid was working bedhind close doors in 2013 – but the robot could ‘barely walk’.
The robot has an amazing ability to keep its balance even when users try to push it over.
To stay standing, Atlas has stereo vision, range sensing and other sensors that give Atlas the ability to manipulate objects in its environment and to travel rough terrain.
According to Boston Dynamics, Atlas is a ‘high mobility, humanoid robot designed to negotiate outdoor, rough terrain.
Now, with the help of advanced software, Atlas appears to be gearing up for a gold Olympic medal.
WHAT IS BOSTON DYNAMICS’ ATLAS HUMANOID ROBOT?
Atlas the most human-like robot in Boston Dynamic’s line-up.
It was first unveiled to the public on 11 July 11 2013.
According to the company, Atlas is a ‘high mobility, humanoid robot designed to negotiate outdoor, rough terrain’.
Atlas measures 1.5m (4.9ft) tall and weighs 75kg (11.8st).
The humanoid walks on two legs, leaving its arms free to lift, carry, and manipulate objects in its environment.
Atlas is able to hold its balance when it is jostled or pushed by an external force. Should it fall over, the humanoid robot is capable of getting up again on its own
Stereo vision, range sensing and other sensors allow Atlas to walk across rough terrain and keep its balance.
‘In extremely challenging terrain, Atlas is strong and coordinated enough to climb using hands and feet, to pick its way through congested spaces,’ Boston Dynamics claims.
Atlas is able to hold its balance when it is jostled or pushed.
If the humanoid robot should fall over, it can get up on its own.
Atlas is designed to help emergency services in search and rescue operations.
The robot will be used to shut-off valves, opening doors and operate powered equipment in environments where human rescuers could not survive.
The US Department of Defence said it has no interest in using Atlas in warfare.
Atlas is capable of —
- Standing up after falling over
- Running
- Balancing on a narrow beam
- Cleaning, including vacuuming and sweeping
- Karate kick
- Throwing a paper aeroplane
‘Atlas has one of the world’s most compact mobile hydraulic systems,’ reads Boston Dynamics’ site.
‘Custom motors, valves, and a compact hydraulic power unit enable Atlas to deliver high power to any of its 28 hydraulic joints for impressive feats of mobility.’
The humanoid is constructed with lightweight, 3D printed parts, which gives it strength to leap and allows for more flexible motions.
The new video shows Atlas rolling into a handstand, doing jump twists and other gymnastic techniques, and finishing the routine with a perfect landing.
