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New tech keeps robots on their feet when pushed and shoved
Here's a bit of robotic technology that our poor friend Pleo probably wishes he was designed with: the ability to take the pushing and shoving of a bully without falling down.
Developed by researchers at the Advanced Telecommunications Research Institute International in Japan, the software that allows robots to stand up to bullies has them adapt to pushing and shoving like people do, able to shift their weight to avoid falling over. Maybe in your next model, Pleo.
New Scientist, via The Raw Feed
By Bubba at 4:54 PM ON 12/06/07
But if I bully it, will it have any lunch money for me?
By Roboman at 12:12 AM ON 12/08/07
I thought that gyros where the way to go maybe not? If I understand the article right they are using servo position feedback. Very interesting.
By fernando at 4:40 PM ON 05/07/08
thats interesting ummmmm how can they keep standing while you push them???? is this the most advance robot of all?????
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