What Boston Dynamics' Atlas Can (and Can't) Do

Watch Cleo Abram challenge Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot to real-world tests to see just how well it can move, think, and adapt like a human.
June 18, 2025

Join Emmy‑nominated journalist Cleo Abram as she visits Boston Dynamics to meet Atlas, challenging the robot to complete tasks as a human would. Throughout her visit, Cleo learns how Atlas navigates terrain, maintains balance, and adapts on the fly. 

She also dives into the implications of humanoid robots entering everyday life, along with current limitations and the next steps needed to make that a reality.

About the Author

Laura Davis

Editor-in-Chief, New Equipment Digest

Laura Davis is the editor in chief of New Equipment Digest (NED), a brand part of the Manufacturing Group at EndeavorB2B. NED covers all products, equipment, solutions, and technology related to the broad scope of manufacturing, from mops and buckets to robots and automation. Laura has been a manufacturing product writer for eight years, knowledgeable about the ins and outs of the industry, along with what readers are looking for when wanting to learn about the latest products on the market.

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