Today In Creepy Humanoid Robotics [VIDEO]

NBC News reports:

Boston Dynamics unveiled Wednesday a new version of its humanoid robot, “Atlas,” that the company says is “designed for real-world applications.” Like many of its previous announcements, the company released a video of its robot in action.

“In the months and years ahead, we’re excited to show what the world’s most dynamic humanoid robot can really do — in the lab, in the factory, and in our lives,” read the company’s blog.

However, beyond the nuts and bolts of the robot’s new design, the release left many on social media sputtering with skepticism. Some users on X likened the launch of Atlas to something out of James Cameron’s iconic post-apocalyptic “Terminator” franchise.

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We promise this is not a person in a bodysuit. https://t.co/S9FgfpqvrW pic.twitter.com/G30sXHQ93C

— Boston Dynamics (@BostonDynamics) April 17, 2024