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The robot’s movements are powered by advanced actuators—sometimes likened to robotic muscles—that facilitate smooth, quick, and precise actions. These actuators allow Atlas to perform nuanced waist pivots, twists, and arm movements, optimizing it for repetitive, time-sensitive tasks in manufacturing settings. The emphasis on efficiency and speed suggests that Boston Dynamics envisions Atlas primarily for automotive assembly lines, a hypothesis reinforced by their recent partnership with Hyundai and collaborations with Toyota Research Institute.