r/oddlyterrifying 5d ago

Boston Dynamics Atlas doing a backflip

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u/precious_armory 5d ago

Are these things actually sold/used for anything yet?

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u/-Slurm- 5d ago edited 4d ago

Only their spot and stretch line, Boston dynamics has the most advanced robotics in the world. Their robots are basically a benchmark for everything else. United States Department of defense gets first dibs.

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u/mistahnuff 4d ago

Don't forget Stretch! Our other robot on the market! E-atlas is well on its way to being functional. Just always remember, the things we show you are just a sliver of what they can do!

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u/Huugboy 4d ago

You work for boston dynamics?

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u/mistahnuff 4d ago

Yessir. For about 2 years now.