Boston Dynamics, known as one of the pioneers in the robotics industry owned by Hyundai, has decided to fire their humanoid robot model named Atlas, labeling it as retirement following the latest major developments in the sector. The company will have significant plans concerning robotic technology.
Hyundai did not achieve the desired results with humanoid robots
Atlas was a model developed a decade ago in collaboration with DARPA, considered a major innovation in robotics. However, certain features of the robot, such as its hydraulic system, are now outdated. Therefore, Boston Dynamics has decided to retire (fire) Atlas even though its time had not yet come.
According to the statement, this is part of the company’s effort to focus on new technologies and commercial applications. The technology of the humanoid robot Atlas has laid the groundwork for other projects Hyundai is working on. Boston Dynamics might be retiring humanoid robot Atlas to make room for future plans.
Boston Dynamics is designing a robot tour guide using ChatGPT. The robot named Spot successfully passed its first tests.
Although Atlas’s locomotion techniques are still impressive, the company plans to work on new projects and commercial applications. Under Hyundai’s management, it seems likely that Atlas’s technologies will be used in areas such as automobile manufacturing in the future.
Atlas’s locomotion and sensing techniques will play a significant role in the design of these new robots. Boston Dynamics celebrated Atlas’s retirement with a farewell video showcasing the robot’s most significant moments. The video appreciated all the efforts during the robot’s development process, highlighting its achievements and the challenges it occasionally faced.
The company’s decision to “fire” under the guise of retirement is actually paving the way for new beginnings. It remains a topic of curiosity how Hyundai and Boston Dynamics will innovate in the field of robotics and how the legacy left by the humanoid robot Atlas will be continued.
Seeing Atlas’s influence in future projects will be exciting for the world of technology and automation. What do you think about this decision? You can write your thoughts in the comments section below.
