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In a demonstration at CES 2026 last week, the six-foot-two Atlas robot, powered by electric motors, began the stunt in an upright position before flipping backward. It landed on its feet but lost balance upon impact. After tripping over its limbs, Atlas swung its legs, flailed its arms, and rotated its torso in a series of motions to stabilize itself, though its hand flew off during the attempt, as reported by Notebook Check.
In another on-stage demonstration, Atlas showcased its broad freedom of movement, twisting its hands like a drill, rotating its head, and turning its torso in a fluid maneuver enabled by joints that allow for continuous rotation, according to Futurism.
"There’s more to it than just copying nature," Boston Dynamics CEO Robert Playter said during the demonstration. "We can pick the best parts of what nature has to offer and do better in others."
Boston Dynamics humanoid robot Atlas executes a backflip. Video from X
Boston Dynamics also announced a production-ready version of Atlas at the tech trade show. It revealed a partnership with Google’s DeepMind, which will integrate AI technology into its robots. Atlas humanoid robots will be deployed at Hyundai’s electric vehicle manufacturing facility near Savannah, Georgia, by 2028, with production already underway, CNBC reported.
Hyundai, which holds a controlling stake in Boston Dynamics, has been developing robotic technology for decades, with its first commercial product being the dog-like robot, Spot.
