Boston Dynamics is training an AI-powered humanoid robot to do factory work
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Key Points:
- Boston Dynamics, backed by Hyundai, is advancing humanoid robot development with its AI-powered Atlas robot, which recently demonstrated autonomous tasks like sorting roof racks at Hyundai's Georgia factory.
- Atlas is trained using machine learning techniques including supervised learning via virtual reality control and motion capture data, enabling it to perform complex movements such as jumping jacks, running, and dancing.
- Despite progress, Atlas still struggles with many routine human tasks like dressing or pouring coffee, but researchers see a clear pathway toward improving these capabilities.
- The global humanoid robot market is projected to reach $38 billion within a decade, with intense competition between U.S. companies like Boston Dynamics and state-supported Chinese firms.
- Boston Dynamics emphasizes that humanoid robots will
