Key Takeaways
- Humanoid Design: Atlas features a human-like body and arm movements, allowing it to interact with objects and people in a more natural way.
- Smart Home Integration: The robot is designed to work seamlessly with smart home devices, using sensors and cameras to navigate and learn about its environment.
- Assistive Capabilities: Atlas is intended to assist humans with tasks such as cooking, cleaning, or providing companionship, freeing up people’s time for more creative pursuits.
What It Says
The article discusses Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot, a humanoid robot designed for use in smart homes. The company’s CEO explains that the goal is to create a robot that can assist humans in their daily lives, such as by helping with household chores or providing companionship.
Our Take
Well…I don’t like washing my own underwear. But that isn’t a 100K+ problem. And then there’s the “what happens when the hackers take over my robot and have it rob me or murder my family” problem. It just doesn’t sound like a good idea. It’s bad enough I gotta fall behind in the workplace, now keeping up with Jones’ feels like a dangerous proposition. Not to mention – you thought Alexa or Google Home was spying on you? Now the spy can follow you around!
Citation
“Boston Dynamics’ Atlas Robot Is the Future of Smart Home Robotics.” The Verge, 19 Apr. 20