Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot can already trot across rubble, open doors, and inspect industrial sites. Now, a research effort involving Google DeepMind is exploring whether the quadruped can learn to think through problems before it moves a single leg.

“On marathon weekend in Boston, humanoid robots will sprint a 50-meter dash on a spectator-lined course in Boston’s Seaport District, in front of thousands of people. This is the Professional Robotics League (ProRL) Combine, the first professional robotics sports event in American history.” You can register for the April 19th race HERE.

Robots such as Boston Dynamics’ four-legged Spot can now accurately read analog thermometers and pressure gauges while roaming around factories and warehouses. Those improvements come courtesy of Google DeepMind’s newest robotic AI model that aims to enhance robotic capabilities for ‘embodied reasoning’ when interacting with physical environments.

Together, Boston Dynamics, Hyundai, and Google aim to prove that humanoid robots are a viable technology for real-world applications. Can they succeed Among the bigger stories at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week was that of ...

Hyundai's Boston Dynamics made big news about robots at CES 2026. On Jan. 5, Boston Dynamics unveiled its fully electric humanoid robot called Atlas and said it will begin production immediately. The company said fleets are scheduled to ship to Hyundai's ...

One of the most unexpected attractions at the 2026 Genesis Invitational wasn’t a golfer or a leaderboard move. Instead, it was Spot, the agile four-legged robot dog developed by Boston Dynamics, making waves among those in attendance at Riviera Country Club.