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#374 – Robert Playter: Boston Dynamics CEO on Humanoid and Legged Robotics
Lex Fridman Podcast
The Challenge of Natural Walking in Humanoid Robots
Boston Dynamics recounts their challenges in creating a natural walking robot for the army, including building the Petman prototype which had a nice gait, but struggled to fully extend its legs. The team eventually achieved natural walking with their newer generation of Atlas humanoid robots and new walking control techniques.
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