We've grown to known and love Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot over the years, so much that we think if him (and his dog Spot) as everyday robots that have outgrown the wow" factor and have become part of the family. So of course, they are retiring him and have a replacement that is all electric.Yes, our friend Atlas has plenty of electronics, but his strength and movement relies on hydraulics. The new fully electric Atlas is smaller, has more refined movements, and can articulate its limbs at 360 degrees. The upshot is that while the new Atlas may more resemble a human shape at first glance, watching it move gives us the creeps, as if it were a demon-possessed little girl in a movie.
Boston Dynamics owes a lot to the original hydraulic Atlas, and have posted a tribute video for its retirement. The first half is a blooper reel, and the second half shows what Atlas can really do.
(via Born in Space)
Saturday, April 20, 2024
The New Electric Atlas
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Yes, creeps is the perfect word.
Body and especially limb movements incorporating strange combinations to make expected moves. Walking along in order for you to change directions you turn your whole body around. This thing will just turn its feet/legs and it's head.
I predict Very kinky Love Dolls.
xoxoxoBruce
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