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#374 – Robert Playter: Boston Dynamics CEO on Humanoid and Legged Robotics

Lex Fridman Podcast

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Developing Legged Locomotion with Natural Physics and Intent

Mark's goal was to create legged locomotion that combined the natural physics of a spring mass system with the control of intent. This coordination creates beauty and elegance in the movement. Efficiency is also key to this movement as the physics of the body can naturally solve stability problems. This melding of natural physics and intent control creates potential and is an interesting concept to explore.

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