Boston Dynamics demonstrates RL whole-body control tests for wheeled Atlas
11/09/2026 — 11/09, 23:16·1 sources (all)·1 reports (all)
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- Boston Dynamics showcased new tests for a wheeled Atlas robot, evaluating reinforcement learning whole-body controllers on real actuators in…
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On November 9, 2026 at 23:04 UTC, Boston Dynamics posted on its official X account (@BostonDynamics) about an RL whole-body control test on a wheeled Atlas. According to the company, the team attached wheels to Atlas to test how faithfully an RL whole-body controller can work with real actuators running at the edge, outside the lab. The stated goal is to make the robots more reliable and performant in complex real-world conditions. The available coverage does not include any results or performance data, and no further updates have been reported. Boston Dynamics pointed readers to additional information that was not part of this announcement.
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Boston Dynamics has shared a new test featuring a wheeled Atlas robot, assessing how faithfully an RL whole-body controller works with real actuators outside the lab. The experiment aims to ensure robot reliability and performance in real-world conditions.
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