Boston Dynamics builds advanced mobile manipulation robots with remarkable mobility, dexterity perception and agility. We use sensor-based controls and computation to unlock the potential of complex mechanisms. Our world-class development teams develop prototypes for wild new concepts, do build-test-build engineering and field testing and transform successful designs into robot products. Our goal is to change your idea of what robots can do.
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See Spot perform dynamic whole-body manipulation. Using a combination of reinforcement learning (RL) and sampling-based control, the robot is able to autonomously drag, roll, and stack tires weighing 15 kg (33 lb), well above its maximum arm lift capacity. Learn more about coordinating locomotion and manipulation processes: https://lnkd.in/gzWQAMuk
Facilities managers are constantly juggling the demands of equipment health, plant safety & compliance, and controlling costs. Join our upcoming webinar to learn how robotics and AI are empowering maintenance and operations leaders to do more with less. https://bosdyn.co/42yjLoy
Grippers are one of the most intricate parts of a humanoid robot, packed with actuation and sensing; they need to be durable enough to handle tough jobs, but precise enough to handle fragile items. Our engineers share how the Atlas gripper has evolved as our manipulation capabilities expand and the principles that will guide future iterations.
Welcome to Boston Dynamics University! Our team has trained 1k+ robot operators all over the world and we're thrilled to be expanding access to help our customers go from basics to expertise. Learn more: https://bosdyn.co/48PLg0C
Boston Dynamics is proud to announce it has been awarded a multi-year contract by the Dutch Ministry of Defence for Spot for use by the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Teams. Starting with 19 Spots, the EOD team will be using Spot in response interventions of suspects devices, unexploded ordnance, IEDs, and more. https://bosdyn.co/4q4AQAG
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Remember Stretch, the roboter by Boston Dynamics, that we integrated in our logistics warehouses to help our human colleagues? Well, they're helping even more than expexcted and there will be more of them! Following the initial success at Hermes Fulfilment DACH, we've integrated three more of the AI-powered robots into our operations, and the impact is undeniable. Surpassing expectations, Stretch is now unloading up to 550 packages per hour – a 10% increase over initial targets. This isn't just automation; it's a fundamental shift in efficiency and throughput. Stretch revolutionizes our logistics by handling the physically demanding task of container unloading, which previously required employees to work in challenging conditions. The robots operate reliably around the clock, regardless of temperature, allowing our teams to focus on more complex, value-added activities. But let's hear directly from our colleague Piet, Assistent Inbound Area at Hermes Fulfilment, who works with Stretch: "Since the Stretch robots have been in use, our everyday work has completely changed and has become much more interesting. For me, it means less physical strain and more time for tasks that are truly challenging. For example, I can now focus on quality control and coordinating processes." Kay Schiebur, Executive Board Member for Services at the Otto Group, emphasizes the strategic value of AI in logistics: "The use of AI in logistics will be crucial to making processes even more efficient, flexible and sustainable. Our goal is to increase the performance of our logistics overall, because a high-performance, resilient logistics system is one of the most important keys to an optimal customer experience in retail." And more support is coming: More than one hundred Stretch robots are planned to be used in our logistics operations in the coming years. Read the whole story: https://lnkd.in/eQMzuxip #Logistics #AI #Robotics #Innovation #Automation © photocredit photo 1: Timo Schönfelder / Viktor Schanz
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🤖📦 Say hello to Stretch — Boston Dynamics’ warehouse superhero! Imagine a robot that never gets tired of moving boxes, doesn’t need coffee breaks, and can unload a trailer faster than your morning playlist ends. That’s exactly what Stretch is doing in warehouses right now. With its smart vision system, massive reach, and suction arm that looks like it came straight out of a sci-fi movie, Stretch is tackling one of the toughest (and most repetitive) jobs in logistics: unloading and stacking boxes. Why does this matter? 👉 Faster operations without the bottlenecks 👉 Safer environments for workers 👉 The ability to keep up with ever-growing e-commerce demand It’s not just about cool robotics—it’s about real efficiency and giving people more time to focus on tasks where human problem-solving really shines. Would you trust a robot like Stretch to handle your warehouse boxes? 👀
AI is rapidly enabling more robust and adaptable robotics, but AI models are only as good as the underlying data. Scott Kuindersma, VP of robotics research, shares the process of data collection, annotation, model training, and evaluation that power Atlas's autonomy. Listen to the full conversation: https://bosdyn.co/3KCo6Re
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Exploring hazardous environments isn’t just about protecting people, it’s about pushing autonomy to its limits. At the Oxford Robotics Institute, researchers have demonstrated SafeEstMDP, an exploration algorithm allowing a Spot robot to autonomously navigate and map dangerous subterranean spaces. No teleoperation. No line of sight. Just decision-making under uncertainty. This work combines ORI’s GOALS and DRS labs with Boston Dynamics’ Spot and the proven VILENS localisation system - helping tackle scenarios from radioactive zones to underwater currents. Learn more about the project and the team’s work on integrating safe autonomy in real-world settings. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ebrxx3GM #OxfordRobotics #RoboticsResearch #FieldRobotics #Autonomy #SpotRobot #HazardousEnvironments #Innovation #OxfordUniversity
We are honored to be awarded a contract with the Dutch Ministry of Defense Commando Materieel en IT for 19 Spot systems for Explosive Ordnance Disposal. We are proud to support the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service (EODD), joint part of the Koninklijke Landmacht, mission in keeping people and operators safe and out of harm's way.