At CES 2026 in Las Vegas, Boston Dynamics now majority-owned by Hyundai unveiled its next-gen Atlas humanoid robot 🤖, marking a milestone in factory automation.
"The rapid advancements in AI over the past few years are the piece that we needed, and that moment is finally here," said Zachary Jackowski, vice president and general manager of Atlas at Boston Dynamics. The new Atlas boasts upgraded sensors and smoother, more human-like movements.
Here’s the breakdown:
- Mass production: Plans are underway for a factory that cranks out 30,000 robots a year by 2028 🚀
- Task rollout: From 2028, Atlas will manage parts sequencing. By 2030, it will handle component assembly. In the longer term, it’ll take on heavy loads, repetitive tasks and complex operations.
- Impact: By tackling high-risk and repetitive work, these robots aim to reduce physical strain on workers and pave the way for broader industrial use.
- Physical AI: Boston Dynamics expects humanoid robots to become the leading segment of the "physical AI" market, where machines use embedded AI to collect data and act autonomously.
For young tech enthusiasts across South Asia and Southeast Asia, this rollout is a game-changer. Imagine factories in Jakarta or Bengaluru where Atlas bots handle the toughest jobs, letting people focus on creative, higher-value tasks. The future of work is evolving in real time.
Follow along as Atlas moves from the CES stage to the factory floor! 🔍✨
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Hyundai's Boston Dynamics unveils AI-powered humanoid at CES 2026
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