🌱 Patch AM: See what Boston Dynamics’ Waltham-based Atlas robot can do now

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.

Today's riddle: What did the baby light bulb say to its mom? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• 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.
   

📸 Around Waltham

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Waltham

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday January 13

• Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate Course
  Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd, Lexington
  7:00 pm

Friday January 23

• Acme Theater presents Church & State by Jason Odell Williams​
  Acme Theater, 377 North Ave, Weston
  8:00 pm

Saturday January 24

• Acme Theater presents Church & State by Jason Odell Williams​
  Acme Theater, 377 North Ave, Weston
  8:00 pm

Sunday January 25

• Acme Theater presents Church & State by Jason Odell Williams​
  Acme Theater, 377 North Ave, Weston
  3:00 pm

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Other local events

Tuesday January 6

• 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

Wednesday January 7

• Youth Connections
  Microfilm Room Waltham Public Library , 735 Main Street , Waltham
  9:00 am

Wednesday January 14

• 🧠 Trivia Night: Make New Friends at Joe Sent Me! 🍻
  Joe Sent Me , 849 Main St , Waltham
  7:30 pm

Saturday January 17

• Rock Voices Newton - Community Rock Choir - Concert
  Newton South High School , 140 Brandeis Rd , Newton
  7:00 pm

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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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