How Boston Dynamics Got Its Atlas Humanoid Robot Fit for the World Cup

The new Atlas can kick a soccer ball like no other robot. But for the first time, Boston Dynamics has engineered in a secret superpower critical for success.

Hyundai's Atlas humanoid robot made its most high profile appearance yet at the World Cup. Credit: Hyundai At CES earlier this year, Hyundai and Boston Dynamics introduced the world to their Atlas humanoid robot.

In 2021, 60 Minutes visited the offices of robotics company Boston Dynamics and met an early model of its humanoid robot, Atlas. It could run, jump and maintain its balance when pushed. But it was bulky, with stiff, mechanical movements. Now, Atlas can ...

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