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ETH Zurich quadruped robot solves Rubik's Cube with its feet
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ETH Zurich's ANYmal quadruped robot solved a 10-pound giant Rubik's Cube using only its feet three times, taking about 8 to 9 minutes each time. The demonstration combined computer vision, a traditional Rubik's Cube solving algorithm and reinforcement learning, enabling the robot to learn balance, force application and error correction. The report says this kind of "pedipulation" (manipulation with feet) could in the future allow robots to open doors, turn valves or move obstacles without needing hands.
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- ETH Zurich's ANYmal quadruped robot solves giant Rubik's Cube without using its hands
ETH Zurich's ANYmal quadruped robot solved a 10-pound giant Rubik's Cube using only its feet, three times, taking about 8 to 9 minutes each time. The demonstration combines computer vision, a traditional Rubik's Cube solving algorithm, and reinforcement learning to teach the robot to balance, apply force, and correct errors. This "pedipulation" (manipulation with feet) could enable future robots to open doors, turn valves, or move obstacles without hands.
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