Boston Dynamics Humanoid Robot Does Pushups in New Video

Boston Dynamics electric version of its humanoid robot Atlas got a workout, now shown in a new video of it doing pushups.

Nicknamed ‘BRATlas” after learning the new moves, the fully electric Atlas robot has advanced control algorithms that enable the robot to plan complex full-body movements while considering its surroundings. 

These algorithms also enhance the robot's ability to connect perception with control, enabling Atlas to quickly adapt to changing environments in real time.

Boston Dynamics surprised customers by launching a new, electric version of its humanoid robot Atlas the day after retiring the hydraulic model back in April.

When it launched, the company claimed the electric version of Atlas is more powerful, with a wider range of motion than earlier models, capable of movements that “exceed human capabilities.”