Boston Dynamics‘ Atlas robot can now outperform you in parkour. Atlas is a dynamic humanoid robot designed for search and rescue missions. Boston Dynamics demonstrates its mobility and capability in a video in which two Atlas robots are doing parkour, making continuous moves including jumps, balance beams, and vaults. According to the company, the two robots are making dynamic responses based on what they see, instead of simply sticking to preprogrammed routines. Updated algorithm and technology

A new video from Boston Dynamics shows its 5-ft-tall, 190-lb humanoid robot Atlas running, doing flips, and leaping over obstacles. The Atlas Team uses parkour to get the robot to develop the same motion and flexibility as a human. 'How do we connect perception to action in a way that both captures long-term goals like getting from point A to point B and short-term dynamic goals like adjusting footsteps and applying corrective forces to maintain balance,' said Atlas team leader Scott Kuindersma.