Boston Dynamics and RAI Institute Team Up to Supercharge Atlas's Learning
Boston Dynamics and RAI partner to accelerate Atlas humanoid's learning via advanced reinforcement learning.
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Boston Dynamics and RAI Institute Team Up to Supercharge Atlas's Learning
Boston Dynamics, a leading name in robotics, has announced a significant collaboration with the Robotics & AI Institute (RAI Institute) to enhance the learning capabilities of its cutting-edge electric Atlas humanoid robot. This strategic partnership aims to leverage the power of advanced reinforcement learning to enable Atlas to master new tasks more quickly and efficiently. The connection between these two organizations runs deep. Both were founded by Marc Raibert, a renowned figure in the robotics field who led Boston Dynamics as CEO for an impressive 30 years. The RAI Institute, established in 2022, provides Raibert with a platform to pursue the groundbreaking research that laid the foundation for Boston Dynamics' success. Both entities also share ties to Hyundai, the Korean automotive giant that acquired Boston Dynamics in 2021 and provides funding to the Institute, allowing Raibert and his team to explore highly experimental and innovative technologies without the immedi…