Watch Atlas Lift and Spin Like a Pro in This Week's Video Friday (opens in new tab)

IEEE Spectrum robotics. We also post a weekly calendar of upcoming robotics events for the next few months. Please send us your events for inclusion.: 1–5 June 2026, VIENNA: 13–17 July 2026, SYDNEY: 29 July–4 August 2026, PRAGUE: 18–19 August 2026, SAN FRANCISCOEnjoy today’s videos! Just months after its debut, Atlas is proving why it is the world’s most capable and dynamic humanoid robot, ready for real work. Lifting a mini-fridge is a feat of strength, but the true breakthrough is in the un...