Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid robot has a bunch of new skills, such as the ability to pick up and arrange wood planks, toss heavy objects, jump around on a scaffolding, and land a perfect backflip. I, for one, will run like hell from our new robotic overlords.
Below, how Atlas accomplishes so much:
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