Atlas

Boston Dynamics' bipedal humanoid robot, featuring 28 hydraulic actuators and advanced whole-body control. Atlas demonstrates highly dynamic movements: backflips, parkour, and dancing. The electric version (2024) uses electric actuators with a broader range of motion. Atlas represents the state of the art in dynamic bipedal locomotion.

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