Robot Besties!

Experiments and Adventures with Robot Friends

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MIT Robot News: AI helps robots manipulate objects with their whole bodies

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In a major breakthrough, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) technique that enables robots to manipulate objects with their whole bodies. This technique, called "whole-body manipulation," is a major step forward in the field of robotics, as it allows robots to interact with their environment in a more … [Read more...] about MIT Robot News: AI helps robots manipulate objects with their whole bodies

Quadruped to Bipedal Upright Walking… We LOVE the Possibilities!

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Some may find this robot video to be a visit to Uncanny Valley, but I just love the idea of a quadruped robot which can transition to upright walking. In an industrial setting this may extend the robot's ability to traverse some unusual (and possibly dangerous to humans) areas with ease or expose sensors or cameras to different angles. I'd be concerned about servo strain on the … [Read more...] about Quadruped to Bipedal Upright Walking… We LOVE the Possibilities!