A Pentagon-financed humanoid robot named Atlas made its debut last week. The hydraulically-powered robot, with its oversized chest and powerful long arms, is seen as a new tool that can help humans in natural and man-made disasters. Similarly, an upcoming DARPA Robotics Challenge will present robot builders with objectives such as driving a utility vehicle, walking over uneven terrain, clearing debris, breaking through a wall, closing a valve, and connecting a fire hose. Despite the emergence of robotic planes and self-driving cars, however, many robotics specialists believe the learning curve toward useful humanoid robots will be a steep one.

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