Teaching Robots To Fall With Grace And Style
Monday, October 19, 2015 - 09:50
in Mathematics & Economics
Miss Georgia tripped in the final round of the 2015 Miss America Pageant and actress Jennifer Lawrence stumbled on her way to accept an Academy Award. It has happened to all of us. And it happens to robots as well. Researchers at Georgia Tech have identified a way to teach robots how to fall with grace and without serious damage. The work is important as costly robots become more common in manufacturing alongside humans. The skill becomes especially important, too, as robots are sought for health care or domestic tasks - working near the elderly, injured, children or pets. read more