At CES earlier this year, Hyundai and Boston Dynamics introduced the world to their Atlas humanoid robot. Atlas walked out on stage at Hyundai’s keynote event and wowed the crowd so much that Mashable, along with the rest of the CNET Group, declared that Atlas was the “Best Robot” at the show.
Now, just a few months removed from the big technology event, Atlas made its big debut on perhaps the biggest stage of all: The 2026 FIFA World Cup.
As the Round of 16 match between Norway and Brazil was about to enter the second half, Atlas emerged from the player tunnel and showed off its moves on the pitch. While Atlas has previously performed dance routines, the humanoid robot had a more appropriate showing at the World Cup, mimicking player celebrations, including those of Norway’s star player, Erling Haaland.
Atlas’s Haaland celebration Credit: Hyundai
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