Atlas is one step closer to being a real world Transformer.
The brief sequence required a bit of staging, but Atlas’ new “hands” quickly showcase why the upgrade is a major advancement for the robot. Asnotes, both its claw-like appendages consist of one fixed and and one moving finger designed for “heavy lifting tasks,” something quite on display during the minute-long demonstration. During that time, Atlas manages to pick up a 2×8 wood beam and place it as a makeshift bridge between two blocks, grab a toolbag, ascend stairs, and traverse gaps.
Part of Atlas’ computational strength lies in its camera system, which relies on both a visual camera as well as a depth camera that actually measures photons’ time of flight to estimate distances. The robot also utilizes something called model predictive control, which developers liken to the human body’s ability to anticipate what it needs to do for impending tasks—such as the heart speeding up slightly ahead of standing up from a seated position.
Fair enough, Atlas. Just give everyone a heads up before you start being able to lift and toss people around like that toolbag.Andrew Paul is Popular Science's staff writer covering tech news. Previously, he was a regular contributor to The A.V. Club and Input, and has had recent work also featured by Rolling Stone, Fangoria, GQ, Slate, NBC, as well as McSweeney's Internet Tendency. He lives outside Indianapolis.
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