Russ Tedrake

Russ Tedrake is a renowned roboticist and professor at MIT, currently serving as vice president of robotics research at TRI. He discusses the fascinating world of underactuated robotics, where robots operate with fewer actuators than degrees of freedom. The conversation dives into the graceful movements of passive dynamic walkers and the complexity of bipedal walking. Tedrake shares insights on the importance of touch in human-robot interaction and how evolutionary principles shape our understanding of robotic movement. Plus, he explores the future of robotics in everyday life!