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The Zurich-based ETH spin-off is betting on a pragmatic, rapidly deployable approach, arguing that full-body humanoids are not the answer for most industrial tasks. The focus is on a powerful AI foundation model trained by human operators.

In a new video, Boston Dynamics engineers explain the design philosophy behind the electric Atlas's three-fingered grippers, emphasizing a pragmatic balance of dexterity, reliability, and simplified complexity for real-world manipulation.