That Conference Atlas Is Likely a Replica, Not a Working Robot
jonstephens85 · x · 2026-11-11
After a viral post marveled at Boston Dynamics Atlas' size at CoRL 2026 ("no wonder it can carry a fridge"), jonstephens85 notes he's seen the exact same unit at several conferences, always mounted on the same square platform base — suggesting it's a static replica rather than a working model.
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