New robot from Boston Dynamics looks like the Pixar lamp and moves like a dancer

The Atlas robot from Boston Dynamics is now electric. The same week the company retired its hydraulic Atlas model, it unveiled a first look at the newest version of the humanoid. While this robot looks more human-like than its predecessor, it can move in ways no human can. A promotional video shows the new Atlas standing up by spinning its legs around its back and turning its head 180 degrees before walking off screen. Ouch. “Atlas may resemble a human form factor, but we are...