Posted on 07/29/2021 8:08:02 AM PDT by BenLurkin
In a massive leap forward for autonomous robots, Cassie the running robot has completed an entire 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) run in 53 minutes, becoming the first bipedal robot to use machine learning to control an outdoor running gait. Developed by researchers from Oregon State University and Agility Robotics, the robotic pair of legs may open doors to a host of new animal- and human-inspired machines.
What makes the feat so impressive is that Cassie learnt to walk by itself, using just machine-learning and a lot of failure to gain the balance and gait required to go for extended runs. Through these algorithms, researchers are accelerating the rate at which bipedal robots can traverse outdoor environments unaided, which may have huge implications in search and rescue, package delivery and much more.
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But which bathroom will they use?
I’m more impressed that the power supply lasted that long.
Yeah, that is a lot more work than a WiFi connection
The robot identifies as tripedal and rejects your bigoted bipedal label.
Depends how it identifies - AC or DC.
“running gait”
That implies that both feet were off the ground at some point in each stride. I wonder if it would have been more efficient for it just to walk. 3 miles in 53 minutes is not blazingly fast.
“What makes the feat so impressive is that Cassie learnt to walk by itself, using just machine-learning and a lot of failure to gain the balance and gait required to go for extended runs.”
Skynet becoming self aware.
Ahhh... it’s so cute these kids think their innovations will be used for “performing tasks that help people live more fulfilling lives at work and at home.”
Our next Army general.
AC⚡130
The video shows humans with cameras walking behind the robot filming. At some point it was a fast walk.
Our next Army general.To serve under the one that's President currently.
Cassie, you've changed!
Learned to walk by itself.
Was cassie breast-fed?
When was hshxeee weaned?
Home schooled?
Why is it limping on it’s right foot?
It tore it’s ACL back in 2017.
What makes the feat so impressive is that Cassie learnt to walk by itself, using just machine-learning and a lot of failure to gain the balance and gait required to go for extended runs.
Remember that ZZ Top video “Rough Boy”?
Cassie’s mom was one of the serving trays on legs.
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