Watch Google's humanoid robot nail the 'crane' pose from The Karate Kid

Watch Google's humanoid robot nail the 'crane' pose from The Karate Kid
(Image credit: Boston Dynamics/YouTube)

This Atlas robot developed by Google subsidiary Boston Dynamics has already shown it can do impressive things like carry a fire hose, walk over rough terrain, and drive a car. But this might be the most impressive feat yet by the humanoid robot, nicknamed Ian. Warning — turn down the volume before watching:

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.