This “on-the-fly” robot learning technique brings us closer to a future where a household robot won't need a pre-existing policy for every scenario. Instead, they can learn new tasks quickly w/o extensive real-world interaction by just taking a scan of the target scenario.
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Reinforcement Learning Enhances Robotic Policy Simulation
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When the scene is ready to go, it can be exported & brought into the simulator. Here, an enhanced algorithm using reinforcement learning ensures the robotic policy is effective & robust in the real world.
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MIT RialTo Method Enables Robots to Master Household Automation Tasks
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To automate time-consuming tasks like household chores, robots must be precise & robust for very specific environments.
— MIT CSAIL (@MIT_CSAIL) 1 août 2024
With MIT’s “RialTo” method, users can scan their surroundings w/their phone so a robot can practice in a digital twin environment. This novel… pic.twitter.com/9cZz5gzlnCTo automate time-consuming tasks like household chores, robots must be precise & robust for very specific environments. With MIT’s “RialTo” method, users can scan their surroundings w/their phone so a robot can practice in a digital twin environment. This novel
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Velox Robot Mimics Stingray Movement Across Multiple Terrains
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Biomimicry at its best.
— Pascal Bornet (@pascal_bornet) 1 août 2024
The Velox robot can move through the water and over sand, pebbles, snow, ice…
Its versatility is due to its undulating soft fins and move in a hyperbolic pattern, similar to a stingray.
Source: Pliant Energy#innovation #creativity #tech pic.twitter.com/KmjRmart9lBiomimicry at its best. The Velox robot can move through the water and over sand, pebbles, snow, ice… Its versatility is due to its undulating soft fins and move in a hyperbolic pattern, similar to a stingray. Source: Pliant Energy
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Drones revolutionize professional aerial photography without helicopters
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Tradicionalmente, para conseguir impactantes tomas aéreas era necesario un helicóptero y un operador de cámara. Pero hoy todo eso ha cambiado…
— Juan Merodio (@juanmerodio) 31 juillet 2024
En la era de los drones es suficiente una cámara y un estabilizador para conseguir resultados profesionales sin hacer un gran… pic.twitter.com/3LFpzpWUqRTradicionalmente, para conseguir impactantes tomas aéreas era necesario un helicóptero y un operador de cámara. Pero hoy todo eso ha cambiado… En la era de los drones es suficiente una cámara y un estabilizador para conseguir resultados profesionales sin hacer un gran
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Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Force: A Model for Global Military
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Ukraine has an Unmanned Systems Force. Every country should have one.
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Rodney Brooks Explains His Three Laws of Robotics
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1/2 I have posted two blog items today. One to explain my three laws of robotics: http://
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three-laws-of-robotics/
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The Wild Robot Movie Adaptation Coming September 27
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I remember reading this book to our daughter; just heard the movie comes out on 27 Sept! THE WILD ROBOT | Official Trailer https://
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Humanoid robots showcase impressive joint flexibility and movement range
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La flexibilidad de estos robots humanoides de Booster Robotics es envidiable. La rotación de sus articulaciones les permite ponerse de pie fácilmente, exhibiendo un enorme rango de movimientos.
— Juan Merodio (@juanmerodio) 28 juillet 2024
Los avances en el campo de la robótica son sorprendentes y en pocos años supondrán… pic.twitter.com/RZoF5888AoLa flexibilidad de estos robots humanoides de Booster Robotics es envidiable. La rotación de sus articulaciones les permite ponerse de pie fácilmente, exhibiendo un enorme rango de movimientos. Los avances en el campo de la robótica son sorprendentes y en pocos años supondrán
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Sony’s AIBO Dog Celebrates 25th Anniversary in Japan
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Sony’s AIBO dog was released 25 years ago in Japan