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🌱 Patch AM: See what Boston Dynamics’ Waltham-based Atlas robot can do now
You won't want to miss Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate Course on the Waltham Patch calendar

Good day Waltham! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See what Boston Dynamics’ Waltham-based Atlas robot can do now
Also on today's calendar: Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate Course and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Walthamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Walthamfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Monday: A little snow, up to 1", with a high of 26 and low of 23 degrees.
- Tuesday: Low clouds and not as cold, temps: high: 34, low: 29.
- Wednesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 43 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• How Boston Dynamics upgraded the Atlas robot — and what's next (cbsnews.com) — Boston Dynamics’ latest Atlas robot is being put through its paces at the company’s Waltham headquarters, where it now cartwheels, pivots its torso 180 degrees, and learns tasks via teleoperation. Engineers describe how redesigned joints, three-fingered hands, tactile sensors, and Nvidia-powered AI give Atlas superhuman flexibility, while cautioning that reliable, affordable humanoid robots are still years from everyday use.
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📸 Around Waltham
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waltham
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★ Featured events ★
- Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate Course
Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd, Lexington
7:00 pm - Acme Theater presents Church & State by Jason Odell Williams
Acme Theater, 377 North Ave, Weston
8:00 pm - Acme Theater presents Church & State by Jason Odell Williams
Acme Theater, 377 North Ave, Weston
8:00 pm - Acme Theater presents Church & State by Jason Odell Williams
Acme Theater, 377 North Ave, Weston
3:00 pm
Tuesday January 13
Friday January 23
Saturday January 24
Sunday January 25
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Other local events
- Te Cuento un Cuento
Lecture Hall Waltham Public Library , 735 Main Street , Waltham
10:30 am - Walk-In Technology Help
MakerSpace Waltham Public Library , 735 Main Street , Waltham
1:00 pm - âđđ˛Teen Board Game Nightđ˛đâ
Teen Room Waltham Public Library , 735 Main Street , Waltham
6:00 pm - Family Storytime
Children's Room Waltham Public Library , 735 Main Street , Waltham
6:00 pm - New Year Reset: Neurographic Art (For Ages 8+)
MakerSpace Waltham Public Library , 735 Main Street , Waltham
6:00 pm - Youth Connections
Microfilm Room Waltham Public Library , 735 Main Street , Waltham
9:00 am - 🧠 Trivia Night: Make New Friends at Joe Sent Me! 🍻
Joe Sent Me , 849 Main St , Waltham
7:30 pm - Rock Voices Newton - Community Rock Choir - Concert
Newton South High School , 140 Brandeis Rd , Newton
7:00 pm
Tuesday January 6
Wednesday January 7
Wednesday January 14
Saturday January 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Gann Academy posted a job opening for Associate Director of College Counseling in Waltham. Apply here.
- SAS Retail Services posted a job opening for Retail Stocking/Shelving Merchandiser in Waltham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waltham here.
🗞 Nearby News
Belmont
- Belmont Adds Two Firefighters Following Rigorous Training (belmontvoice.org)
Watertown
- LETTER: Watertown's Trash Pickup is Broken (watertownmanews.com)
- See How to Dispose of Your Christmas Tree (watertownmanews.com)
Lexington
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-- The Patch AM Team
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