A robot developed by the University of California San Diego can learn dance routines, wave, high-five and give people hugs while walking like a human.
Are you ready for a future where robots can dance, high-five and even hug humans? Well, that future might be closer than you think. Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a humanoid robot that can perform a variety of expressive movements while maintaining its balance on different terrains. GET SECURITY ALERTS, EXPERT TIPS - SIGN UP FOR KURT’S NEWSLETTER - THE CYBERGUY REPORT HERE A robot with moves This isn't your average clunky robot.
How does it work? The secret sauce behind this robot's impressive moves is its training. The engineers taught the robot using a diverse array of human body motions, including motion capture data and dance videos. They even trained the upper and lower body separately, allowing the robot to perform complex gestures with its arms while its legs focused on keeping it upright and moving. Talk about multitasking.
The practical potential of expressive robots While a dancing robot might sound like a fun novelty, the implications of this technology are far-reaching. This humanoid robot's enhanced expressiveness and agility could improve human-robot interactions in various settings, including factory assembly lines, hospitals, homes and hazardous environments like laboratories or disaster sites.
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