The Verge

APRIL 12, 2021

Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot exists in two realities. Now, just to put on my “I’m a journalist, and I like to overthink things” hat for a second: what also fascinates me about this video is what it means for Boston Dynamics. In one, it’s a terrifying harbinger of a dystopian future when robots hunt and kill humans.

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TechSpot

APRIL 17, 2024

Whereas the original used hydraulics for movement, Boston Dynamics' latest creation is fully electric. With improved dexterity, Boston Dynamics is also able to experiment with new gripper variations. The company says Atlas is now stronger and more agile than previous iterations and has far more range of motion as well.

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The Verge

MARCH 29, 2021

Stretch is Boston Dynamics’ latest foray into logistics. Image: Boston Dynamics. Boston Dynamics is best known for its robot dog Spot, a machine designed to work in a range of environments, from offshore oil rigs to deep underground mines. The robot is called Stretch and looks relatively dull for a Boston Dynamics creation.

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Engadget

MARCH 19, 2025

Boston Dynamics has treated us to a lot of impressive videos over the years and the company is back today with the latest example of its robotics mastery. And it's getting good at gymnastics, too. In the clip above, its Atlas robot demonstrates several types of full-body movement, starting with a

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The Verge

JUNE 29, 2021

Hyundai has officially completed its acquisition of Boston Dynamics , the creator of the internet’s favorite dancing Spot and Atlas robots (which only occasionally look like dystopian nightmare machines ). Everything had to be worked out in advance and scripted precisely,” explains Eric Whitman, a Boston Dynamics roboticist.

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TechSpot

MAY 1, 2024

Boston Dynamics introduced its four-legged, canine-like robot in 2016. Over the years, we have seen Spot work alongside - and in place of - humans in several risky scenarios. In 2019, for example, the Massachusetts State Police leased a unit for a trial run in the bomb squad. The following. Read Entire Article

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Digital Trends

APRIL 14, 2022

A new video from robot specialist Boston Dynamics features electrical engineer Cassie Moreira talking about why she loves working there.

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TechSpot

DECEMBER 30, 2020

In the video posted Tuesday, we see the entire Boston Dynamics lineup performing some fantastic moves and choreographic sequences to Do You Love Me by The Contours. Leading the show are two of the company's Atlas robots, joined by the canine-like Spot and box-stacking Handle.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Boston has long been one of the most important startup ecosystems in the United States. TechCrunch Live is thrilled to be hosting an event featuring Boston-local investors and founders. TC City Spotlight: Boston takes place on February 27 at 11:00am PT / 2:00pm ET and is a free, virtual event. Register to ask questions.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

City Spotlight: Boston Register for the free event here! 5 investors discuss Boston’s resilient tech ecosystem Boston’s university-to-startup pipeline defies downturn to grow and diversify In order to build a startup culture, a city or region needs some key elements in place – like an innovation engine to drive startup ideas.

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TechSpot

JUNE 22, 2021

Korean car manufacturer Hyundai announced that it had closed a deal to purchase controlling stock in US robot maker Boston Dynamics. The company, well-known for its Spot quadruped robot, was wholly owned by SoftBank. Hyundai entered into negotiations with the holding company in November 2020.

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TechSpot

JUNE 30, 2021

The video is a celebration of Boston Dynamics’ acquisition by automaker Hyundai, which closed a $880 million deal with SoftBank earlier this week to take an 80-percent controlling stake in the Massachusetts-based robotics company.

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TechSpot

APRIL 17, 2024

The description beneath Boston Dynamics' farewell video, posted on YouTube, states that "it's time for our hydraulic Atlas robot to kick back and relax. Take a look back at everything we've accomplished with the Atlas platform to date." Read Entire Article

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TechSpot

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In its complaint, filed in Delaware federal court, Boston Dynamics claims Ghost Robotics' Vision 60 and Spirit 40, which dog-like robots, infringe on the Hyundai-owned company's patents.

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TechSpot

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Boston Dynamics likes to show off videos of its robots’ various skills, from parkour and gymnastics to cleaning and gardening. But judging from the several dancing videos it has put out over the years, the robots’ most practical use will be appearing on Dancing with the Stars.

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NonProfit PRO

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Currently serving as Nicholas president and CEO at Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB), Lewis has been honored with NonProfit PRO's 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award.

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TechSpot

APRIL 12, 2021

Ever since unveiling it in 2017, Boston Dynamics has taught its quadruped robotic dog Spot to do many things. It can open doors. It can clean the house, weed the garden, and skip rope. After releasing an SDK and Spot to the public, others have gotten in on the training.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 24, 2021

Neighborhood Villages, a Boston-based nonprofit working to realize a future in which all families have access to affordable, high-quality early education and care, today launched a new podcast in partnership with Lemonada Media. Listeners will join award-winning journalist Gloria Riviera and special correspondent Kristen Bell.

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TechSpot

OCTOBER 7, 2022

A coalition of robotics companies led by Boston Dynamics published an open letter addressed to the rest of the industry and the public, lamenting the risk that "general purpose" robots could soon become a cheap and very effective weapon of mass destruction. An outlook to avoid, the letter says, because.

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Mashable Tech

MARCH 7, 2025

"We have not yet identified any connections between the senders and the widely-publicized BianLian ransomware and data extortion group," read the warning, which also noted that the scam has a Boston, MA return address.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

, we’re hosting a special, extended TechCrunch Live event focused on Boston, and you’re invited to participate. Boston has long been home to security companies, and we’re going to talk through the ins and outs of the local ecosystem and why founders should look to Boston when starting a cybersecurity company.

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TechSpot

MARCH 31, 2022

It was almost exactly one year ago when Boston Dynamics introduced Stretch. Unlike some of the company's other machines, such as the quadrupedal Spot and humanoid-like Atlas, Stretch has a specific use case. Its robotic arm and smart vacuum gripper allow it to pick up, move, and put down warehouse.

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TechCrunch

JULY 12, 2022

The challenges are varied and complex, which is why we’re thrilled to welcome two experts who have gone through the process to TC Sessions: Robotics on July 21: Kiva Allgood, the president and CEO of Sarcos Robotics and Robert Playter, the CEO of Boston Dynamics. Robert Playter is CEO of Boston Dynamics.

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Futurism

MARCH 8, 2025

At Boston University, striking graduate students and faculty with the Service Employees International Union Local 509 forced the administration to backtrack after suggesting AI could do the instructors' work while they organized for better working conditions.

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Digital Trends

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Ghost’s quadruped bots are the scary older brother of every other dog robot you’ve ever seen. And with good reason. They’re shipping off to join the military.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 18, 2023

TechCrunch Early Stage returns to Boston on April 25, 2024, and the agenda for our flagship founder event is shaping up. We’re excited to share this sneak peek at some of the fantastic speakers and sessions we have on tap. All rights reserved.

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Wired

MARCH 11, 2025

The NHL is using new technology to overlay animations on top of real live hockey action. It points to a future of fully personalized sports broadcasting in which fans control whats on their screens.

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TechSpot

AUGUST 17, 2021

They’ve ditched their tethers, aren’t annoying loud like they once were and exhibit very fluid movement. Aside from a couple of minor hiccups, the run was mostly flawless.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Apply now to speak at TechCrunch Disrupt in September TechCrunch+ roundup: Using predictive LTV, Boston VC survey, active learning for ML teams by Walter Thompson originally published on TechCrunch Selected applicants will have a chance to lead a roundtable discussion or participate in a breakout session followed by an audience Q&A.

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sgEngage

JANUARY 21, 2025

In Massachusetts, Boston Medical Centers Curbside Care for Moms and Babies, co-funded by the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation, delivers comprehensive postpartum care on a mobile unit during the crucial first six weeks of life.

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The MatrixFiles

AUGUST 5, 2022

Last week, I attended and spoke at the International Foundation’s Technology and Benefit Communications Conference, held in Boston, MA. I spoke on the topic of “Next-Generation Tools to Enhance Your Communications,” or next-gen tools to communicate benefits to employees.

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Digital Trends

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Boston Dynamics doesn't want people to strap guns of any kind on its robots -- but that's exactly what NYC-based idea factory MSCHF has done.

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Engadget

MARCH 12, 2025

DeepMind is giving "trusted testers," including one-time Google subsidiary Boston Dynamics , access to the system. Of the second model, the company says it will enable roboticists to run their own programs using Gemini's advanced reasoning abilities. This article originally appeared on Engadget at [link]

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Digital Trends

AUGUST 12, 2021

Xiaomi's first video showing off its new CyberDog robot reveals even more similarities with Boston Dynamics' Spot robot.

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NonProfit PRO

MAY 27, 2021

The Latino Equity Fund (LEF), a unique partnership between local Latino leaders, The Boston Foundation (TBF), and Hispanics in Philanthropy, today announced that Evelyn Barahona will serve as the organization’s first director. Barahona will work alongside the LEF advisory committee to.

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Digital Trends

APRIL 20, 2021

A Boston-based startup is aiming to revolutionize coastal travel with an all-electric passenger aircraft that flies just above the water.

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TechSpot

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Meanwhile, the robotic star of the show was, of course, the four-legged Spot robot from Boston Dynamics, souped up with "localization and mission autonomy solutions" from the Oxford Robotics Institute (ORI). JET was one of the world's largest and most powerful operational fusion reactors until it was recently shut down. Read Entire Article

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