Hardware
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas signals a shift from demos to factory workflows
CES coverage highlights how humanoid robotics is moving toward practical tasks and repeatable operating environments.
Humanoid robots have historically been showpieces. The real milestone is when they can do boring work reliably: pick, place, carry, and repeat.
What to know
- Real deployments demand safety, uptime, and predictable behavior.
- Factories are a natural starting point: controlled spaces with clear tasks.
- The hardest problems are power, balance, and failure recovery.
Source: https://www.cnet.com/tech/the-coolest-tech-at-ces-2026
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