Boston Dynamics used CES 2026 as a platform to present a production-ready version of Atlas, its humanoid robot, marking a significant transition from experimental prototypes to a market-focused product. The announcement places Atlas as one of the most sophisticated humanoid robots to proceed toward commercial deployment, following years of technical testing and public demonstrations.
According to Boston Dynamics, the company’s majority shareholder, Hyundai, and its recently announced artificial intelligence partner, Google DeepMind, will receive the first Atlas production units. The new Atlas, according to CEO Robert Playter, is the most capable robot the company has created to date. He highlighted enhancements in consistency, dependability, and preparedness for practical application.
Atlas’s production version was created mainly for use in industrial settings. Its design is centered on carrying out a variety of tasks in organized spaces like warehouses and factories. The robot is able to adjust to various deployment scenarios and degrees of human supervision thanks to its support for multiple operating modes, which include fully autonomous operation, remote teleoperation, and tablet-based control interfaces.
Hardware-wise, Atlas can carry payloads up to 50 kg and has a reach of about 2.3 meters. It has an operating temperature range of -20°C to 40°C and is designed to work in difficult environments. These requirements are meant to support rigorous industrial processes where durability, strength, and accuracy are essential.
Starting in 2028, Hyundai intends to implement Atlas in its production plants. Parts sequencing and material handling are anticipated to be the first use cases. Hyundai plans to increase the robot’s duties by 2030 to include more intricate assembly jobs as well as jobs requiring heavy lifting and repetitive motions.
In the meantime, Google DeepMind is primarily involved in incorporating its foundational AI models from Gemini Robotics into the Boston Dynamics platform. The objective of this collaboration is to improve Atlas’s perception, flexibility, and decision-making. All of these advancements point to a move toward the widespread and useful application of humanoid robots in industrial environments.
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