Boston Dynamics Unveils Production-Ready Atlas Robot at CES 2026
In a significant milestone, Boston Dynamics has unveiled its production-ready version of the humanoid robot Atlas at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. After years of testing and iterations, the company's CEO Robert Playter described Atlas as "the best robot we have ever built" that will revolutionize industrial work.
According to Boston Dynamics, Atlas is designed with consistency and reliability in mind, and can perform a wide range of industrial tasks autonomously, via a teleoperator, or using a tablet steering interface. The robot boasts impressive capabilities, including a reach of up to 7.5 feet, the ability to lift 110 pounds, and operating temperatures ranging from -4 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
The first companies to receive Atlas deployments are Hyundai and Google DeepMind, Boston Dynamics' majority shareholder and newly minted AI partner, respectively. Hyundai plans to use Atlas in its car plants starting in 2028, focusing on tasks like parts sequencing, with the ultimate goal of extending the robot's responsibilities to component assembly and complex operations.
Meanwhile, Google DeepMind is integrating Atlas robots into their system, working towards developing a unified AI foundation model using Boston Dynamics' Gemini Robotics. This marks an exciting step forward for industrial robotics, as companies begin to harness the capabilities of advanced robots like Atlas to enhance productivity and efficiency.
The development of Atlas is a testament to Boston Dynamics' expertise in humanoid robotics, which has been publicly demoed since 2011 as part of its DARPA project. With its production-ready version now available, Atlas is poised to become an integral part of various industries, marking the beginning of a new era in industrial work.
In a significant milestone, Boston Dynamics has unveiled its production-ready version of the humanoid robot Atlas at this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026. After years of testing and iterations, the company's CEO Robert Playter described Atlas as "the best robot we have ever built" that will revolutionize industrial work.
According to Boston Dynamics, Atlas is designed with consistency and reliability in mind, and can perform a wide range of industrial tasks autonomously, via a teleoperator, or using a tablet steering interface. The robot boasts impressive capabilities, including a reach of up to 7.5 feet, the ability to lift 110 pounds, and operating temperatures ranging from -4 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
The first companies to receive Atlas deployments are Hyundai and Google DeepMind, Boston Dynamics' majority shareholder and newly minted AI partner, respectively. Hyundai plans to use Atlas in its car plants starting in 2028, focusing on tasks like parts sequencing, with the ultimate goal of extending the robot's responsibilities to component assembly and complex operations.
Meanwhile, Google DeepMind is integrating Atlas robots into their system, working towards developing a unified AI foundation model using Boston Dynamics' Gemini Robotics. This marks an exciting step forward for industrial robotics, as companies begin to harness the capabilities of advanced robots like Atlas to enhance productivity and efficiency.
The development of Atlas is a testament to Boston Dynamics' expertise in humanoid robotics, which has been publicly demoed since 2011 as part of its DARPA project. With its production-ready version now available, Atlas is poised to become an integral part of various industries, marking the beginning of a new era in industrial work.