Boston Dynamics, Hyundai debut Atlas robot
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For several decades, Boston Dynamics has pioneered the development of advanced robots, including humanoids and four-legged systems tested by the military as a way to carry supplies over rough terrain. The company was sold to Google in 2013 and bought by SoftBank in 2017. In 2021, Hyundai acquired a controlling stake.
Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter believes the robotics industry is evolving out of that niche stage and into scale. Playter made the comments while on a panel at CES 2026 with some other high-profile folks,
Minutes gets a look at the first real-world test of Boston Dynamics' humanoid robot Atlas, offering a glimpse of a future coming faster than you might think.