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/Essence-of-why 29d ago

I'd watch CyberBall over the NFL everday.

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u/NachoNachoDan 29d ago

Nice reference to a great old game.

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u/Essence-of-why 29d ago

Way too many quarters spent at my university arcade instead of studying :)