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Robot Parkour

Short answer: Atlas is a humanoid robot from Boston Dynamics designed to show advanced mobility: running, jumping, vaulting and even backflips through parkour courses. The hydraulic Atlas was retired in April 2024 and replaced by an all-electric version with enhanced range of motion.

The footage, credited to Boston Dynamics, shows Atlas running a parkour course.

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What should you know about Robot Parkour?

Quick facts. Each one stands alone and has a stable ID you can cite.

  1. Boston Dynamics.

    DD-552-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Maker)

  2. Humanoid.

    DD-552-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Type)

Video transcript: Robot Parkour: Boston Dynamics' Atlas Humanoid Can Jump, Vault and Flip

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The write-up

Boston Dynamics' Atlas humanoid can jump, vault and flip. An all-electric version replaced the hydraulic one in 2024.

  1. Exhibit A

    Maker

    Boston Dynamics.

  2. Exhibit B

    Type

    Humanoid.

  3. Exhibit C

    Skills

    Jumping, flips.

  4. Exhibit D

    Hydraulic

    Retired 2024.

  5. Exhibit E

    Electric

    New version.

Questions people ask about Robot Parkour

Maker?

Atlas.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Maker) · Wikipedia: Atlas (robot)

Signature skill?

Jumps.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Type) · Wikipedia: Atlas (robot)

Old version used?

Retired.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Skills) · Wikipedia: Atlas (robot)

New version?

2024.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Hydraulic) · Wikipedia: Atlas (robot)

Shape?

Two legs.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Electric) · Wikipedia: Atlas (robot)

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  1. Maker?

    1. Boston Dynamics
    2. Tesla
    3. Honda
    4. Toyota
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    Answer: A. Boston Dynamics Atlas. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Maker) · Wikipedia: Atlas (robot)

  2. Signature skill?

    1. Parkour
    2. Swimming
    3. Flying
    4. Cooking
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    Answer: A. Parkour Jumps. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Type) · Wikipedia: Atlas (robot)

  3. Old version used?

    1. Hydraulics
    2. Steam
    3. Springs
    4. Rubber bands
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    Answer: A. Hydraulics Retired. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Skills) · Wikipedia: Atlas (robot)

  4. New version?

    1. All-electric
    2. Diesel
    3. Solar only
    4. Wind-up
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    Answer: A. All-electric 2024. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Hydraulic) · Wikipedia: Atlas (robot)

  5. Shape?

    1. Humanoid
    2. Dog-like
    3. Wheeled box
    4. Drone
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    Answer: A. Humanoid Two legs. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Electric) · Wikipedia: Atlas (robot)

Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Robot Parkour." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-552, last updated Apr 23, 2025. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/robot-parkour/

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