Not Our First Rodeo: The Science of Why Robots Can't Use Bullwhips (11/28/22)
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The Biomechanics of Whip Cracking
University researchers want to study the biomechanics of whip cracking. It turns out that whip cracking is easy for us humans, but difficult for robots. Robots are good at manipulating solid and rigid objects like a book or a plate. But when it comes to floppy objects? Like this whip,. You know, they can't control as easily.
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