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Further, it’s a better indicator of the next big step or cartwheel in humanoid robotics.

Representatives for Boston Dynamics confirmed the video is running at normal speed.

C-3PO

That’s guy in a costume

The electric Atlas is a different story.

Its physiology is decidedly human.

Remember, it’s 330 pounds.

Walk, Run, Crawl, RL Fun | Boston Dynamics | Atlas - YouTube

That’s guy in a costume

In other words, Atlas is finally looking a lot more likeC-3PO.

With the exception of G1, these robots are mobile disappointments.

None of them move in truly fluid and convincing ways.

Star Wars C-3PO and R2-D2

That’s guy in a costume

Most, in fact, move like C-3PO.

It’s not enough to build a robot that can move and perform basic tasks.

If humanoid robotic development were a horse race, I’d put my money on Boston Dynamics and Nvidia.