6-ft Robot Balances Like Ballerina on One Foot

In recent years, the engineers over at Boston Dynamics have been doing some of the most advanced robotics work on the planet. They've also been diligent about documenting their work and posting videos. For the dedicated robot video enthusiast, the company's YouTube channel is the gift that keeps on giving. The latest video featuring Boston Dynamics' robotic stars actually comes from the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC), and shows BD's Atlas robot balancing -- on one foot -- atop the edge of a plywood board less than an inch thick. It's a short clip, just under 30 seconds, and might not seem like much at first glance.