Only NASA’s Robonaut previously offered a robot with hand-like claws. Boston Dynamics presents the latest version of its humanoid robot, the impressive Atlas. Now incorporates claws capable of catching and throwing objects
The robot could already run and jump over complex terrain. These rudimentary claws give the robot new perspectives and give it more agility to perform precision actions. The claw gripper consists of a fixed finger and a movable finger. It was also designed to lift heavy loads.
Boston Dynamics presents its latest prototype in the setting of a construction site. The robot is capable of moving boards and bags. Videos posted on January 18 show him lifting construction lumber and a nylon tool bag before building a bridge with the plank and jumping onto scaffolding. Atlas ends on a high note by completing a 540 degree inverted spin.
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This new model appeared for the first time in an advertisement for the Super Bowl, the most watched sporting event in the world, in which the Atlas robot held a barrel on its head.
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas is a robot primarily dedicated to research. He has long been the star of many viral videos and has demonstrated the robotic capabilities of Boston Dynamics. In the small world of humanoid robotics, few competitors have demonstrated capabilities like Atlas.
Last October, Boston Dynamics raised concerns about the militarization of its robots and vowed not to support the use of its products for military purposes.
Source: BFM TV
