Boston Dynamics Atlas Robot Shows Off Impressive Parkour Skills
Boston Dynamics releases a new video showcasing its humanoid robot Atlas successfully performing parkour by jumping over obstacles and leaping up steps. The Waltham-based company highlights how the robot uses its entire body to maintain momentum during the complex movements.
Boston Dynamics releases a new video that shows its humanoid robot Atlas performing parkour. The two-legged robot tackles a stack of progressively higher boxes in a series of fluid jumps, demonstrating impressive agility and balance.
The Waltham-based robotics company explains that the control software uses the whole body, including legs, arms, and torso, to marshal energy and strength. This coordinated effort allows Atlas to jump over a log and leap up steps without breaking its pace.
Atlas represents an advanced line of humanoid robots that the company continues to develop. Previous videos already document the robot's jumping, backflip skills, and its impressive ability to stand back up after being knocked around.