Killer robots WARNING: New Boston Dynamics robots feel terrifyingly human-like
ROBOT manufacture Boston Dynamics is one step closer towards replicating human flesh with steel after the company shared a terrifying video of its most human-like robot to date.
Atlas the robot demonstrates its abilities to run and jump
The American robot design company just shared an update on its Atlas line of “dynamic humanoid” triggering nightmares of a Terminator 2 styled robot apocalypse.
Atlas is one of the company’s many humanoid robots in development and a video update reveals the robot is now capable of independently running outdoors.
In a video titled 'Getting some air, Atlas?' the impressive, headless machine is seen running through grassy field.
The bizarrely human-like robot effortlessly jogs outdoors without assistance.
At one point, Atlas crouches down to jump over a log in the grass.
The Boston Dynamics video has raced up nearly six million views on YouTube since the company shared it this week.
Many of the viewers were stirringly unnerved by the leaps and bounds in robotics made by Boston Dynamics.
One person said under the video: “All jokes aside, the Government will eventually fully arm ad weaponise these to use against us.”
Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot is bizarrely human-like in its movements
The Boston Dynamics robot was filmed running through a field
People who saw the Boston Dynamics video fear the rise of killer robots
Another person commented said: “First we had driverless cars, now we have people-less people.”
Atlas is the latest in a line of advanced humanoid robots we are developing
Someone else said: “Wait until they start putting guns on these things”.
According to Boston Dynamics, Atlas main selling feature is its ability to effortlessly move around and navigate its surroundings.
The company said: “Atlas is the latest in a line of advanced humanoid robots we are developing.
“Atlas' control system coordinates motions of the arms, torso and legs to achieve whole-body mobile manipulation, greatly expanding its reach and workspace.
“Atlas' ability to balance while performing tasks allows it to work in a large volume while occupying only a small footprint.”
The robot company added: “Stereo vision, range sensing and other sensors give Atlas the ability to manipulate objects in its environment and to travel on rough terrain.
“Atlas keeps its balance when jostled or pushed and can get up if it tips over.”