The robot’s five operation modes. Credit: Lin et al
Four-legged robots, also known as quadrupedal robots, have advantageous characteristics, including the ability to rapidly walk on challenging terrains and keep a low center of gravity. Some four-legged robots can also manipulate objects in their surroundings, yet this is typically achieved using arm-like structures mounted at the top of the robots, rather than the limbs they use to walk.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, University of Washington and Google DeepMind recently developed an innovative quadrupedal robot that can pick up and handle nearby objects using the same legs that it uses …
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