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Boston Dynamics gives Atlas robot dexterous new hands

Original: Boston Dynamics has given its Atlas robot new four-fingered hands with thirteen degrees of freedom. Source: Stuff South

Boston Dynamics has equipped its Atlas humanoid robot with new four-fingered hands offering thirteen degrees of freedom, a significant step up in manipulation ability. The company says the design allows Atlas to handle a much wider range of objects and tasks. Robotics watchers are praising the dexterity as a milestone in humanoid automation.

Why now: The leap in robot hand dexterity signals rapid progress toward humanoids doing real-world work, drawing wide attention.

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• Boston Dynamics has given its Atlas robot new four-fingered hands with thirteen degrees of freedom. Source: Stuff South Africa https:// stuff.co.za/2026/10/02/boston- dynamics-atlas-gets-impressively-dextrous-new-hands/ # Robotics · sipirtu · 1

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