Boston Dynamics CEO Says Robots Will Replace Workers for This Particular Type of Labor

Asked whether building a robot that functions similarly to a human—only stronger, more heat resistant and less prone to fatigue—could put human jobs at risk, Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter said it likely will.
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World's First Mass-Produced Humanoid Robot Is Here, Thousands of Them to Be Made Each Year

American robotics company Boston Dynamics said it will start producing the Atlas humanoid robot immediately, first deployment in Hyundai factories.

Google Gemini Is Taking Control of Humanoid Robots on Auto Factory Floors

For several decades, Boston Dynamics has pioneered the development of advanced robots, including humanoids and four-legged systems tested by the military as a way to carry supplies over rough terrain. The company was sold to Google in 2013 and bought by SoftBank in 2017. In 2021, Hyundai acquired a controlling stake.

Boston Dynamics Debuts Tesla Optimus Rival Atlas Robot, Teams Up With Google DeepMind As Hyundai Prepares Deployment

Hyundai-backed Boston Dynamics unveiled Atlas humanoid robot at CES 2026, says production will begin immediately.
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