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Boston Dynamics first revealed its Atlas humanoid robot back in ... eventually ending up as not only an impressive parkour enthusiast, but as a robot depicted as a friendly, if perhaps slightly ...

Since their inception, humanoid robots have advanced significantly, becoming more intelligent, functional, and human-like.

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For decades now, I've been trying to reassure people that the coming robot revolution will not result in job loss for us humans. It's a notion I firmly believed – or at least did until this morning.

Explore the advanced technology behind Atlas, the humanoid robot designed to operate seamlessly in human environments.

This Atlas robot — built by Boston Dynamics and programmed by MIT — will have to open doors, climb stairs, and complete other tasks to win. Produced by Matthew Stuart. Video courtesy of Pat ...