Industry Analysis
Why Boston Dynamics Had to Reinvent Atlas
From DARPA's disaster-response robot to autonomous industrial work, Atlas has spent more than a decade solving problems that go far beyond walking on two legs.
Industry Analysis
Industry Analysis
From Backflips to the Factory Floor
From backflips to factory work, Boston Dynamics' Atlas has evolved over 30 years. At CES 2026, I saw how the humanoid robot's purpose is changing.
Industry Analysis
One Man's Certainty Is Worth Less Than Thirty Scorecards
Only one company took two Best of Innovation awards at CES 2026. The judges' reasoning stays sealed, but the text they scored is public. What Oshkosh put in front of thirty scorecards, and why it held.
Industry Analysis
TCL Moved Into the Space Samsung Left Behind
At CES 2026 TCL occupied the Central Hall floor Samsung vacated. The panel supply chain, shipment share, premium brands, Olympic sponsorship, and now the car cabin.