Researchers report building photonic computing chips that use light pulses to train spiking neural networks on robotic-control-style benchmark tasks, aiming to shift more of the learning workload from ...

AI can help develop methods of locomotion that are unconventional but fast AI can help develop methods of locomotion that are unconventional but fast is a senior reporter who has covered AI, robotics, ...

Perceptive Humanoid Parkour (PHP) enables a Unitree G1 humanoid robot to execute highly dynamic, long-horizon parkour behaviors using onboard perception. By composing various agil ...

Effective task allocation has become a critical challenge for multi-robot systems operating in dynamic environments like search and rescue. Traditional methods, often based on static data and ...

Boasting a sophisticated design tailored for versatile mobility, Cassie demonstrates remarkable agility as it effortlessly navigates quarter-mile runs and performs impressive long jumps without ...

This robot arm occasionally taps into human control as it learns how to grasp different objects. A secretive Canadian startup called Kindred AI is teaching robots how to perform difficult dexterous ...

Ever seen a baby gazelle learn to walk? A fawn, which is basically a mammalian daddy longlegs, scrambles to its feet, falls, stands, and falls again. Eventually, it stands long enough to flail its ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Researchers are training robots to perform an ever-growing number ...