Boston Dynamics has announced a partnership with Toyota Research Institute (TRI) to integrate AI capabilities into their Atlas humanoid robot. This collaboration aims to utilize TRI's advancements in large behavior models, similar to large language models, to improve robotic learning. TRI has achieved significant progress in training robots for complex tasks, like household chores, with minimal data. The alliance is set to accelerate the development of general-purpose humanoids, addressing real-world challenges. Both companies bring strong research foundations, positioning them against competitors in the humanoid robot space.