# Editors Pick: Best Robots of CES 2023; Boston Dynamics Atlas video review

- Show: [The Robot Report Podcast](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast)
- Published: 2023-01-21
- Length: 1h 09m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-01-21-editors-pick-best-robots-of-ces-2023-boston-dynamics-atlas-video-review
- Listen: https://soundcloud.com/robot-report-podcast/editors-pick-best-robots-of-ces-2023-boston-dynamics-atlas-video-review

## Summary

Hosts Steve Crowe and Mike Oitzman review the new Boston Dynamics Atlas video, highlighting its use of simulation and model predictive control to achieve complex athletic maneuvers. Oitzman then recaps his trip to CES 2023, featuring interviews with Dan Haddick of Aeolus Robotics about their Gen 2 humanoid service robot and Tony Crisp of Robosen regarding their programmable Optimus Prime toy. The episode concludes with a discussion on recent industry layoffs and an interview with Paul Mitchell, founder of the IAC autonomous car race, about the event's evolution.

## Chapters

- [0:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-01-21-editors-pick-best-robots-of-ces-2023-boston-dynamics-atlas-video-review#t=12) Introduction: Robot Report Podcast and Event Announcements
- [5:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-01-21-editors-pick-best-robots-of-ces-2023-boston-dynamics-atlas-video-review#t=339) Boston Dynamics Atlas Video Review and Simulation
- [16:52](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-01-21-editors-pick-best-robots-of-ces-2023-boston-dynamics-atlas-video-review#t=1012) Industry Layoffs and Career Advice
- [25:24](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-01-21-editors-pick-best-robots-of-ces-2023-boston-dynamics-atlas-video-review#t=1524) Aeolus Robotics Gen 2 Humanoid Robot Interview
- [45:35](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-01-21-editors-pick-best-robots-of-ces-2023-boston-dynamics-atlas-video-review#t=2735) Robosen Optimus Prime Toy Robot Interview
- [56:29](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-robot-report-podcast/2023-01-21-editors-pick-best-robots-of-ces-2023-boston-dynamics-atlas-video-review#t=3389) IAC Autonomous Challenge and Paul Mitchell Interview

## Topics

- [Robotics & autonomy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/robotics-and-autonomy)
- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Sensors & measurement in products](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/sensors)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)

## Most relevant to

early-stage companies, founders before launch, large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Boston Dynamics (company)
- Atlas (product)
- Aeolus Robotics (company)
- Aeolus Gen 2 (product)
- Robosen (company)
- Optimus Prime (product)
- Poly Move (company)
- Moxie (product)
- Hasbro (company)
- Disney (company)

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