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Boston Dynamics’ Atlas Points to the Next Phase of Warehouse Automation [Video]

At CES 2026, Hyundai and Boston Dynamics outlined how humanoid robots like Atlas could take on repetitive, physically demanding warehouse tasks. Company leaders explain why industrial environments are the first real proving ground.

by From Deborah Lockridge and Jack Roberts
January 6, 2026


Dancing robots grab attention at events like CES — but what use is that in a warehouse or logistics operation?


At the 2026 CES electronics show in Las Vegas, Hyundai and Boston Dynamics revealed their vision for humanoid robots that can work in real industrial environments, including warehouses and logistics operations.


In this video, Boston Dynamics leaders explain how the latest version of Atlas is being designed to handle repetitive, physically demanding tasks — and why humanoid robots could fit into facilities as they exist today, working alongside humans.


From autonomous movement to joints that rotate 360 degrees, Atlas isn’t built to move like a human — it’s built to work more efficiently than one.


  • Why humanoid robots make sense for warehouses

  • Lessons learned from real customer sites

  • How Atlas differs from warehouse robots like Stretch and Spot