{
  "id": 19305379,
  "title": "Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot pulls off 360-degree spinning jump on wheels instead of feet",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/boston-dynamics-atlas-robot-pulls-off-360-degree-spinning-jump-on",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-10T08:02:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20261110/boston-dynamics-atlas-robot-pulls-off-360-degree-spinning-jump-on-wheels-instead-of-feet"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Boston Dynamics, a division of Hyundai Motor Group, recently demonstrated an impressive feat with their humanoid robot Atlas. In a recent video, the wheeled version of Atlas showcased its advanced capabilities by performing a series of complex maneuvers. The 2-minute and 50-second clip features the robot swiftly changing direction on its wheels, executing a full 360-degree spinning jump, and balancing on a single wheel while raising the other leg.\n\nThis remarkable achievement marks a significant milestone in the robot's development, as it successfully completed the intricate spinning jump on its very first attempt. The team behind Atlas worked diligently to bridge the gap between computer simulations and real-world hardware implementation through a process called sim-to-real transfer. Additionally, they employed reinforcement learning, a machine-learning technique that allows robots to refine their performance over time by learning from their own experiences.\n\nThese advancements highlight the incredible progress being made in the field of robotics, as Atlas continues to push the boundaries of what is possible for wheeled humanoid robots.",
  "summary": "Boston Dynamics' humanoid robot Atlas has successfully performed a challenging aerial maneuver, jumping into the air, spinning 360 degrees and landing like a figure skater — all while equipped with wheels instead of feet. The robotics company, a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor Group, released a video Monday showing a wheeled version of Atlas performing a series of demanding movements designed to test…",
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BusinessKorea",
        "title": "Hyundai Motor Group's Atlas Robot Executes 360-Degree Jump on Wheels",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/hyundai-motor-groups-atlas-robot-executes-360-degree-jump-on-wheels",
        "published": "2026-11-10T04:16:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}