ATLAS Gets an Upgrade
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- DARPA revealed upgrades to its Atlas robot on January 20, 2015. The robot was redesigned for DARPA by Boston Dynamics, with the goal of improving power efficiency to better support battery operation. Approximately 75 percent of the robot was rebuilt; only the lower legs and feet were carried over from the original design. The upgraded robot will be used by up to seven teams competing in the DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals, which will take place June 5-6, 2015, at Fairplex in Pomona, Calif. Admission to the event is free and open to the public.
Visit www.theroboticschallenge.org for more information.
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So now it has a battery pack , is not tethered anymore ....
'There are no strings on me'
It's the craziest design, power packs should be positioned internally within segmented areas for balance. Seems like they are just toying with the idea because they can obviously do much better than that.
tony budz The positioning of the battery is very human, much like us wearing a backpack, weight distribution in a backpack causes no problems unless the weight is beyond a certain level.
That said, it's DARPA pretty sure anything you have thought of they have thought of.
tony budz The battery pack must be able to be replaced easily and sometimes quickly. It may still very well be in perfect balance.
I suppose, not to belittle the design, I guess it makes no difference to the robot where the pdu is located when its stuck with flat feet. :)
they should put on solar panels so it can charge a little as it goes and still run if it passes out in the wilderness after a few days charging..
atlas is my favourite of all the new generation of robots
If this is out for the general public to see, I wonder how advanced and far ahead the robots the military has that are kept secret in black projects.
One can only imagine :P
Pretty sure this is the cutting edge of Robots as they have talked about practical uses for these robots including behind closed door exhibitions and what do you know, War was one of the uses.
The public arena is the most advanced there is. Because it is part of industry, science, education and open source development.
If this was done in private it would just be a handful of people carry out research but when robotics is public it involves millions of people.
I'm scared to know, being in a police state.
All we need to do now is have Slumdog Millionaire give it an empathy chip.
Already Happend, Next!?
love how we're developing the future rulers of the earth!
However in all these videos of robots is clearly seen that these military projects are very much financed, while projects peaceable, like trying to cure cancer, are much less financed
I can see this robot in the future, saving many lives!
I see them killing many lives
So nice to see this technology change .
Awesome. So when will you design P-Body?
I personally think the reason all these movies coming out about robots like Elysium and chappie is because that's what our future robots are going to look like
Curious what the new hydraulic pump make/model is, must be quite a neat one to be quiet yet deliver the power that they used to give to the robot.
When will it run on beer?
The competition will take place on June 5th and 6th. This is my super bowl + world cup x10. I can't wait!
never kick a robot, they will remember that in the future
even if they don't remember it they'll find all the videos of it on youtube lol, dw you will be spared for this comment
awesome work guys ....seeing this really puts into perspective how science fiction the robots we have seen on the BIG screen really are ..LOL
And look how far it has come today.
Now it can walk through the woods without a tether. And it's as quiet as your desktop.
Was anyone else a little tense when the guy was standing in front of the robot describing it's features?
I half expected the robot to pick him up and throw him through a wall or something..
Lol, exactly me, I guess I watched too much sci-fi movies :D
It was like the Robocop scene
Hackis Bell Owh don't worry about that, they will soon when their animations and strength and balance has been mastered.
Its getting obvious the more advanced these robots get, the more you could imagine what these robots could do for humans not just pick us up lol..
Let them do our dirty jobs, sweeping the streets boring production jobs etc..
This is 6 years old video, what Darpa robots can do now? 🤗
Fascinating device, may it way day be autonomous.
Why do they have a big lump of a battery hanging off the back? Can they not spread it out across the robot? Like multiple batteries that create the same power as the one big one?
I for one warmly welcome our new robot overlords.
OK. This is the stuff they are showing us. Can you imagine the stuff we're not allowed to see? I can and it scares the shit out of me.
I for one welcome our new robot overlords
The three most important innovations that Atlas needs.
1- processing information faster, so he can think and move faster.
2- Flexibility and movement, feet should be for all terrains, because flat feet is only good for flat surfaces.
3-where are the hands and fingers?
I don't see any human alike fingers, and hands are long and bulking arms, they need to improve and change that, I would recommend lighter metals for the arms, hands and finger, something like the polygraffito metal use for the racing cars, is light weight and flexible.
Welcome Ultron It's been too long,
DARPAtv, I noticed in the video that you said you would be adding the intelligence of the robot where the head would be. Have you talked with the CEO of Hanson Robotics? They have fairly advanced AI tech and realistic humanoid designs.
Good developments! :D
Keep it up. :)
And they went with "I, Robot" white. Next year's upgrade: "Terminator" Chrome.
Will P-body get an upgrade as well?
This is really quite incredible. You guys are changing the future right in front of our eyes. Eventually these robots will be as nimble as the lightest ballerina. It's only a matter of time.
While a fully automated ATLAS is a commendable long term goal wouldn't it make sense to field ATLAS immediately with telepresence capabilities (a human operator with VR goggles, haptic feedback, etc.) Put it to work fighting fires, repairing Fukushima (a worker just died there today, thousands exposed to high levels of radiation), EOD work, mining work, garbage collection, etc.
The power, something ignored in tv shows and movies, is a big limiter. I doubt it can run for more than a couple hours.
If you did any reading on the project, you'd know that the whole point is for operating within buildings where radio signal is limited. The purpose is to build a robot that can continually operate with only occasional communication, and can figure things out for itself in the mean time.
ataraxic89 When low on power it can just go to a charging station like the roomba
JWQweqOPDH I'll have to look into that reading business you talk of, not sure if I can handle it ( ¬__¬ ）
SoCalFreelance Just visit the website for the Darpa Robotics Challenge project (or whatever it's called nowadays).
what if the movement of the robot could be used to charge a secondary battery until the 1st dies..it can alternate batteries over and over like this....can that work?
May be need to use small engine on gas\propane\methane like a hydraulic pump and energy alternator?
This looks like the beginning of a sci-fi movie
So when is the new P-body model coming out?
The only thing that the atlas need now is a cool design.
Something I've long wondered about: Are there any applications where it would make sense not to have the higher-level processing functions (i.e., the "brain") on board the robot itself? That is, have it running on some stationary platform nearby, with wireless communications allowing the brain to receive sensor data and issue high-level motor commands.
I would think that such would be the case when you need both a light weight robot and a high level of processing. And perhaps it would also be more practical in settings where the robot's area of operation (i.e., distance from the processor) is relatively limited.
Is this actually being done by anyone?
"This new pump makes the robot much quieter. Now the teams can operate the robot without the need for any hearing protection." So right now the definition of a quiet robot is one than doesn't require hearing protection to operate. I guess that's a step in the right direction but still, had no idea it was that loud.
atlas: Iiiiiiii got no strings to hold me back
energy runs and atlas falls down
"All this has happened before, and all this will happen again"
Just imagine what they'll be like in 20 years.... can't wait!!!!
I got couple questions if someone could please respond:
First question is what motors are been used on the robot and are they commercially available?
Second question is about the robot design and that is why stop at 2 arms why not 4? Was it decided that 2 are enough? Or it was to much of a bother to program 4 arms to not hit each other and work around one another?
And last question is about the number of legs. Wouldn't a 3 legged robot be more stable and also offer a more stable platform for when heavy tools are been used? I understand the humanoid form benefits as been able to work in a human environment but a third leg in the back like a kangaroo tail shouldn't bother from this perspective.
2 arms is all you need. 4 arms requires more hydraulic pressure to move the joints and more computers to control, just not worth the few benefits.
Now that you've decided to make Atlas more mobile and independent, I guess it's now a matter of seeking the ways of making it the most energy efficient. But you should still consider alternate energy sources to increase its independence. Perhaps solar energy could be a viable option... and any similarities with The Matrix's plot are just mere coincidences and should only be regarded as such...
No worries. If they get out of control, we can just scorch the sky which would stop the machines from taking over...hey, where did i put those batteries?
itdadof3 I see what you did there.
Well, pay attention folks, Elysium is only round the corner. I refuse to think Atlas has not been tested weaponised in the dark depths of some aircraft hanger... And now its battery powered.
The year 2055. Twenty-five billion dollars, countless hours, and unparalleled technology has gone into this highly advanced android. Now Barny uses this android to sweep his kitchen once each night, before bedtime.
Orale lastima que en mexico jamas veremos uno de esos podria servir para ayudar a campesinos
They should give the robot Johnny Five's head.
Am I the only one who would love to be in a huge arena with a bunch of these and a bunch of DARPA wildkats chasing you and you have to fight them with a melee weapon and a pistol?
The Terminators will be soon between us.I don't want to die. :-(
Ultron got beat up by Vision because he when through his body and detach head from body.
so robots would need a body that would function without a head, or even if they take there heads off, and should have heads that can be fix, replace and restore quickly, also bodies that electrocuted so if they try to surpass them by molecular deployment wouldn't affect it.
I must say that Atlas has no movement in his head, and has not enough camaras, it needs more camaras and different vision kinds, like Xray and infrared vision capabilities.
Coming soon, enforcing marshal law in a city near you! :D
...what's the smallest caliber need to take out that thing!
Wary Tenpoint
By the looks of it a marble on the floor would do the trick.
why does he say "may the best robot win?" all of the teams are using the same robot right? the competition is based on who can make the best code for it.
I think the design is better than the IPhone X
Why did they decide to put the heavy batteries so high above the center of gravity? Put them in it's legs and hips to give it better balance.
You know, there is a reason why BACKpacks are a popular means of carrying stuff. And there is a reason why LEGpacks are basically unheard off.
Curixq Yea, because humans have great balance. Robots are about as graceful as a toaster being thrown out a window.
The robot probably has much more balance than any of us.
Regardless it's easier to keep balance when the weight is high.
For example take a large spoon and you'll see it's easy to balance it on its handle with the heavy spoon part up top.
It is however hard to balance with the heavy side in the air.
The robot with most of the mass up top can in the same way keep his balance with subtle and fine movements.
They are not building a tower, they are building a moving robot.
total cost till now ?
Give atlas festco's fishtail grippers, they would work well
what the fuck? you are creating the perfect destruction mashine
Would you mind give me a heads up when you're done with T-800? I wanna be safe in my atomic bunker for that!
I hope Arny will be still alive when this ones rises against us. :D :D :D
Amazing speed speed i want one
Aloha,
Was this an invite for the challenge or an add for Googles Boston Dynamics ATLAS?
Funny Nothing Has Changed bellow the knee.
I would think ground contact dynamics and energy return from gait would be given higher priority.
Although I am biased.
Mahalo,
Steve
SBIR A11-109
Got to go to MIT robotics lab for work. Saw a lot of the robots hoping one would walk by.... Nope, I asked one of the security guys if any robots where walking around and he said he never seen it =(
Damn that is cool.
Cant wait for all the military contracts to come rolling in if they haven't all ready! Great idea though
Use the public to build future soldiers and give them a prize for our own demise...
What you're looking at is ADVANCED WARFARE
So these are the dudes working at groom lake since 1977...
No. Groom Lake specializes in aircraft. This is BostonDynamics's robot.
It was a joke.
I once had strings but now I'm free...
InvalidCreations there are no strings on me...
Can someone clarify for me what the purpose of THIS iteration of robot is? Are they focusing on mobility, because that seems quite arbitrary to me. It's like making a brain dead person instead of one that has limited mobility but can comprehend what it sees. Is this a robot-robot, not an autonomous one? Also could you explain why they use hydraulics instead of electronic servos? Does it provide more power or is more efficient? Thanks.
Is it DARPA the other name of SkyNet?
amazing
Did these researchers not watch any of the terminator movies????
Nice that now you can use the robot without "Heating Protection" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂☮🇺🇸
Robot research really needs a battery technology revolution to happen, otherwise these machines will always have to carry those huge battery packs on their backs
Needs to transform and use wheels when it can.
Does this mean atlas from call of duty advanced warfare
What about Peabody?
Looks like the early-stage development of Asimo, I wonder why they haven't adopted the range of motions that Asimo is already capable of doing...
+Myles Anthony Delfin While Asimo might look more polished on the outside Boston Dynamics seem to have so much more going on under the hood. The way they design self correction in movement and dynamic adaptability is really impressive. Hell like 4-5 years ago, the video of them kicking their big dog robot and it self adjusting and then also adjusting to correct balance after slipping on ice like a natural creature is just amazing. The goal with Atlas is functional autonomy in real world situations whereas Asimo, while still very impressive, is more of a pre-programmed deal.
+Jay Haggin You could be right, the "dynamic adaptability," as you said, is really great. I'm not an engineer so I can't make any real assessments, but I understand what you pointed out about building for real-world autonomy, it's something worth waiting to see in the future.
one day he'll be a real boy!
New robot helpers?
Geronimo Williamson More like new robot KILLERS!
um great info but instead of showing its specs why not show us somthing mindblowing so we sponser it just sayiin
so the pump is the kill spot. o,k, got it.
This is cool and all, but why are they making Bi-pedal robots? It's like the most in-efficient form of locomotion.
That robot looks very compartmentalized. Nothing seems to match. Like the arm people didn't see what the torso people were going to do, legs etc.
atlas will beat every robot that competes
Make a car sized Thorium reactor and let the Japanese see it so they can make tiny.
I am more concerned of a massive swarm of individual flying robots, equipped with some sort of weapon.
If I was going to make a robot o would make one that would see the invisible ghost and destroys them, also that would teleport, something like 4 long arms and 3 legged robot, like an octopus that is electrical and shocks when touching severely, and has eyes around everywhere.
Love BD.
That robot skipped Leg Day. :(
Atlas? Call of duty!
Why won't they use fuel cells? Judging by Kraftwerk it's not too expensive (for DARPA anyway) and with decent amount of gas it can run for much longer than with any reasonable Li-Ion pack.
there are better metal alloys they can use, like High Endropy alloy, which is lighter than Aluminum and stronger than Titanium, they should use those kinds of advance metal alloys to make the robots much more lighter and stronger.
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Ok.Now send them to Fukushima and close the leak.
I'd use straight gas, and a generator that turns off and on to charge a 5 hour battery.
oh! ATLAS of Call Of Duty Advanced Warfare?
XD
It's amazing that the biggest difference between us and robots is brain. Obviously. But second, is power. They need a large battery pack, we just need a burger. So what will come first, a better brain in a robot or better power economy? Hmm.
Why not give the robot an RTG? (nuclear generator). No more short-life battery problems.
This is like some Robocop movie shit..damn!