An approach to rapidly and efficiently improve the locomotion of legged robots
The hexapod robot MORF learning to traverse obstacles in its way. Credit: Thor & Manoonpong. In recent years, roboticists have ...
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Minimizing Energy Consumption Leads to the Emergence of Gaits in Legged Robots
Pre-programmed fixed gait patterns are used to achieve effective robotic locomotion. However, this approach limits the ability to perform general ...
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A technique that allows legged robots to continuously learn from their environment
Credit: Smith et al. Legged robots have numerous advantageous qualities, including the ability to travel long distances and navigate a ...
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3 Legged Dog Wins Animal Foundation’s 2021 “Best In Show”
When you think of dog shows, maybe you imagine the purebred-focused events you see on TV on Thanksgiving. The Animal ...
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Simple Linking of Units Gives Legged Robots New Way to Navigate Difficult Terrain
At the opening ceremony of this summer’s Tokyo Olympics, a fleet of 1,824 drones flew above the stadium, illuminating the ...
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A tactile sensing foot to increase the stability of legged robots
Prototype of the vision-based tactile sensing augmented single-legged robot. Credit: Zhang et al. In order to effectively navigate real-world environments, ...
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