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Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot gains new dexterous hand design
Original: Atlas skips the fifth finger, adds dexterity to put tools to work
Boston Dynamics has unveiled an updated version of its humanoid robot Atlas featuring a new hand design that forgoes the fifth finger in favor of enhanced dexterity. The redesign is aimed at enabling the robot to grip and operate real tools effectively. The company, now owned by Hyundai, is positioning Atlas for practical industrial work, and the update has drawn attention as robotics firms race to make humanoids genuinely useful on job sites.
Why now: Boston Dynamics revealed a redesigned Atlas hand, fueling ongoing interest in humanoid robots performing practical work.
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