Watch: Atlas, one of the world's most-advanced and oldest humanoid robot gets farewell

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In a heartwarming tribute,

Boston Dynamics

saluted their iconic

humanoid

robot, Atlas. The video chronicles

Atlas

' remarkable evolution, from its beginnings as a research project to a marvel of agility.
"For almost a decade," the description reads, "Atlas has ignited our imaginations, inspired aspiring roboticists, and shattered the limitations of what robots could achieve."

Atlas' journey began in 2009, when it was known as

PETMAN

, a creation for DARPA.

This bipedal robot joined the ranks of groundbreaking inventions like Honda's Asimo and Boston Dynamics' own BigDog.

Over time, Atlas' abilities blossomed. From tentative walks on flat ground, it swiftly mastered navigating uneven terrain. Atlas even shed its tether, transitioning to battery power, and aced jogging, running, and climbing with awe-inspiring dexterity. The robot even endured playful attacks with hockey sticks with surprising resilience.
But it was Atlas'

backflips

that truly redefined our expectations. As the video highlights, even many humans can't perform a backflip. Witnessing robots surpass human capabilities in physical feats marks a significant turning point.

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