According to Sawyer Merritt (@SawyerMerritt), Boston Dynamics has demonstrated its latest Atlas humanoid robot operating autonomously inside Hyundai's car factory, where it is sorting roof racks. This marks the first instance of Atlas performing real industrial work outside the laboratory environment, showcasing advanced AI-powered autonomy and a newly designed three-finger hand for precision handling. The deployment highlights significant progress in practical applications of humanoid robotics for manufacturing automation, signaling new business opportunities for AI-driven robotics solutions in automotive production and beyond (Source: Sawyer Merritt, Twitter, Jan 5, 2026).