Boston Dynamics Gives Atlas Four-Finger Hands Built for Tool Use
Boston Dynamics’ new Atlas hand has four fingers and 13 degrees of freedom, combining tool-use dexterity with a design built for simulation and manufacturing.
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Boston Dynamics’ new Atlas hand has four fingers and 13 degrees of freedom, combining tool-use dexterity with a design built for simulation and manufacturing.
FedEx is expanding its use of Dexterity’s AI-enabled trailer-loading robot at its Hagerstown, Maryland hub, while Pickle Robot and Ambi Robotics have integrated their systems to provide an end-to-end trailer-to-warehouse automated solution for Fortune 500 logistics customers.
Computex Taipei has introduced a dedicated AI robotics section for the first time at its 2026 edition, with exhibitors including E Ink, Hiwin Technologies, and Intel showcasing physical AI hardware, robotic arms, and edge computing platforms across a four-day program at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.
Despite record investment, viral demonstrations, and bold commercial timelines, the gap between what humanoid robots can do on camera and what they can reliably deliver in real industrial environments remains…