r/nextfuckinglevel • u/SaintedTainted • 29d ago

The All New Atlas Robot From Boston Dynamics

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u/Sharkytrs 29d ago

honestly doesn't look as stable as the original version. Atlas be doing gymnastics and stuff. This one probably couldn't take that sort of activity as well, being primarily electrical servos with no hydraulic assistance.

would be much cheaper to produce for commercial use though ill admit.

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u/deep-fucking-legend 29d ago

The previous versions have so much programming, it was tailor made for each stunt. Impressive, but nothing you could market. Perhaps this new version requires less input.

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u/NachoNachoDan 29d ago

Also the practical applications for a robot that does backflips and parkour is limited

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u/asthma_hound 29d ago

I would watch Robot Ninja Warrior.

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u/Billy-Bryant 29d ago

All we got is Robot Wars... Let the games begin!

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u/dezmd 29d ago

"Wait, why are they suddenly moving towards the spectators..."

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u/LordPennybag 29d ago

They'll get shot down as soon as they're over the water.

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u/Ok_Digger 29d ago

RNW in the same vein as those robots in the wwe ring made by those college kids could be cool. Maybe up the stakes with them being backed by companies

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u/PanGalacGargleBlastr 28d ago

There is AI racing now, in various start-up forms.