Google’s New Robot is Redefining the Future of Safety

Atlas, a robot created by Google, has been updated to be more human than ever before. Now, Atlas can open doors, get up after a fall, put objects on shelves, and even balance while walking in snow. Atlas is smaller now too, 5ft 9in and 180 lbs, and is entirely mobile, meaning he doesn’t need to be attached to a computer. Atlas uses sensors and lasers to keep balanced, navigate rough terrain, and avoid obstacles or debris. The main purpose of Atlas is to perform disaster recovery in places unsafe for humans because he can run extremely fast, climb well, and even jump as high as 30ft.

This story is so interesting because it’s redefining the future possibilities of something very important- safety. Atlas could save countless lives because it could enter unsafe places to help get people out without risking the lives of other human beings. Atlas’s speed, agility, and skills can be put to use not only in disaster recovery, but also possibly in the armed forces or military. So, Atlas could save many without risking the lives of other human beings, and possibly even defend our country, making it a valuable investment in future safety and defense programs.

If you are interested, you can read more about this story by visiting the CNN tech website.