Boston Dynamics acquires a 3D vision startup in bid to put its robots to work
https://techcrunch.com/2019/04/02/boston-dynamics-acquires-a-3d-vision-startup-in-bid-to-put-its-robots-to-work/
Last week’s Handle video was different than past Boston Dynamics releases. Sure, it showcased the same sort of impressive robotics that have made every video from the company a viral hit, but this one took a very different approach than other recent releases: It put the robot to work.
There were some clear aesthetic differences: the robot appeared a bit larger, and its two arms were swapped out for a single, overhead limb with several suction cups attached. The key differentiator, however, was a relatively mundane setting, in which Handle was moving boxes on and off of pallets and conveyor belts.