Boston Dynamics is at it again, wowing us with some seriously cool robotic moves. Their latest video of Atlas, their bipedal robot, has blown up online with its mind-blowing human-like movements, including breakdancing. These impressive moves are the result of a collaboration between Boston Dynamics and the Robotics and AI Institute.
Breakdancing, including the famous “coffee grinder” move, is just one of the many impressive feats Atlas can perform. The robot now demonstrates an impressive range of movements that would make even the most seasoned breakdancers envious, such as crawling on all fours with surprising agility, executing forward rolls and cartwheels and performing handstands. It’s clear that Atlas is no longer just a walking, talking machine. It’s becoming a breakdancer.
The secret behind Atlas’ slick moves lies in the combination of reinforcement learning and motion capture technology. Human dancers perform movements while wearing motion capture suits, and this data is fed into Atlas’ learning model. Through reinforcement learning, Atlas practices and refines these movements, allowing it to mimic human actions with uncanny accuracy. The result is a robot that can bust a move like a pro.
The latest fully electric version of Atlas features impressive specifications. Standing at 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 196 pounds, this agile robot can reach a top speed of 5.6 mph (approximately 8.2 feet per second). Atlas boasts 28 degrees of freedom, allowing for complex movements and maneuvers.
It’s equipped with advanced lidar and stereo vision sensors for precise environmental awareness. Unlike its hydraulic predecessors, this version is powered by a fully electric system with all-electric actuators. At its core, Atlas runs on a custom control and computing system, enabling its remarkable performance and adaptability. This new generation of Atlas is stronger and more dexterous than its predecessors, with a broader range of motion that sometimes exceeds human capabilities.
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