Humanoid robot Atlas now has grippers

It has been clear since 2017 that Atlas can do a parkour run including a backflip. Since then, the US robotics company Boston Dynamics has regularly published videos of him. In August 2021, the company proved with two robots that not only more complex parkours are possible, but also synchronous completion. And now the 150 cm tall and 89 kg "human machine" has been given two grippers.

Today, the robot with its 28 hydraulic joints is no longer just good for the next Robolympics. It now interacts with objects - it can lend a hand and take part in its own parkour on the construction site. The fact that he is also willing to help gives us hope for the future. Who knows, maybe one day in the distant future he'll be carrying your shopping bag home or your luggage to your hotel room.

But it will probably be some time before that happens. A slightly longer, second video provides a deeper insight into the history of the board and the technology behind Atlas. And at minute 7:06, a misstep is also shown.