'LOLA' Robot Uses Arms for Balance
Without a camera for guidance, the bipedal humanoid robot known as LOLA uses its arms for balance and navigation support. See how engineers at the Technical University of Munich are giving their robot multi-contact locomotion so it can handle unexpected disruptions, like wood scraps on the floor or even a push from a researcher.
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