Atlas

Atlas is Boston Dynamics' advanced humanoid robot platform, now in its third generation. Originally unveiled in 2013 as a hydraulically actuated DARPA-funded research platform for search and rescue, Atlas was retired in April 2024 and immediately replaced by an all-new fully electric version (Atlas Gen 3) designed as a commercial industrial humanoid. The new electric Atlas (2024-present) is 1.9 m (6.2 ft) tall, weighs 90 kg (198 lbs), and features 56 degrees of freedom — among the highest of any commercial humanoid. It has a reach of 2.3 m (7.5 ft), a 50 kg (110 lbs) instant weight capacity, and 30 kg (66 lbs) sustained payload. Battery life is approximately 4 hours with self-swappable batteries for continuous operation. Atlas Gen 3 is built for enterprise applications with IP67 rating, 360° camera sensing, tactile sensing, and operates in temperatures from -20°C to 40°C. It features continuous range of motion and can move beyond human capabilities. The robot autonomously navigates to charging stations and swaps its own battery. Atlas is designed to work alongside existing workflows in manufacturing and logistics, with support for barcode scanning and Orbit platform integration (MES, WMS connectivity). Boston Dynamics is engaging with select customers for field testing on part sequencing, machine tending, and order building. Commercial availability is rolling out through the company's journey from pilot to scale. The previous hydraulic Atlas variants evolved significantly from 2013-2024, from a tethered 150 cm prototype to a 80 kg, 28 DoF robot capable of backflips, parkour, and complex manipulation.