Boston Dynamics Unveils Atlas Robot at CES with AI Partnership

Boston Dynamics, the robotics company owned by Hyundai Motor Group, publicly demonstrated its advanced humanoid robot Atlas for the first time on Monday at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, unveiling plans to deploy the machine in automotive manufacturing and announcing a key artificial intelligence partnership.

The demonstration featured a life-sized Atlas prototype that rose from the floor of a hotel ballroom, walked fluidly across the stage for several minutes, waved to the audience and rotated its head in a smooth, owl-like motion. "For the first time ever in public, please welcome Atlas to the stage," said Zachary Jackowski, Boston Dynamics' general manager for humanoid robots, as the robot performed under remote control by an engineer. In operational settings, Atlas will navigate autonomously, the company stated.

The electric version of Atlas, already in production, is slated for initial deployment by 2028 at Hyundai's electric vehicle plant in Savannah, Georgia. It will begin with tasks such as sequencing vehicle parts for assembly, focusing on processes that enhance safety and quality. By 2030, the robot will handle more complex operations, including component...