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Robot Wrestling
1:03:18 - 1:09:50 (06:31)
The idea of robots that can win in a wrestling match or fight against a human may seem like a far-off fantasy, but researchers are developing technology to improve robot capabilities in physical challenges. At an annual robotics competition, a team faced unforeseen challenges with their robot, forcing them to rely on a thorough checklist to ensure the robot's best performance.
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During the 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge, a robot's controller mistakenly gave conflicting commands to its left foot, leading to a precarious situation that required a checklist and quick thinking by the team to resolve.
1:03:18 - 1:05:22 (02:03)
Summary
During the 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge, a robot's controller mistakenly gave conflicting commands to its left foot, leading to a precarious situation that required a checklist and quick thinking by the team to resolve.
ChapterRobot Wrestling
Episode#114 – Russ Tedrake: Underactuated Robotics, Control, Dynamics and Touch
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The idea of robots winning in a wrestling match or a fight against humans is a common subject.
1:05:22 - 1:09:50 (04:28)
Summary
The idea of robots winning in a wrestling match or a fight against humans is a common subject. However, once you get off script, things can go wrong, and people fear contact because it is difficult for robots to pick contact points and use leverage to off-balance humans.