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The deployment supports development of Google's Gemini Robotics AI foundation models (Large Behavior Models for general-purpose humanoid intelligence), integrated into Atlas via the Boston Dynamics-Google DeepMind partnership announced at CES 2026 on January 5, 2026. All 2026 Atlas units are committed to two customers: Hyundai RMAC (Savannah, GA) and Google DeepMind. Additional customers are planned for 2027. 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