ATLAS: Probably the Most Advanced Humanoid Yet, Definitely Terrifying

As impressed by we all were byPetman , DARPA and Boston Dynamics ’ unco agile and spry humanoid , it ’s about to get upstaged by the party ’s latest and greatest robot creation : ATLAS . Designed to compete in DARPA ’s upcoming Robotics Challenge , we actually already got a glimpse of ATLAS ’ impressive skillsback when it was just a prototype , but as it nears completion we ’re now go steady just how bloody impressive it really is .

Boston Dynamics ’ Latest Humanoid Robot Is Better Coordinated Than You

Not only does it keep its balance and remain standing after being hit by a 20 - pound wrecking ball , ATLAS also take on a treadmill with relief , remain on two feet while two - by - four and other obstruction are tossed in its itinerary . Is it time to be really impressed , or really scared ?