When (and Why) Robots Learn to Dance

Engineers at the University of California San Diego have trained a humanoid robot to effortlessly learn and perform a variety of expressive movements — including dance routines — all while maintaining a steady gait on diverse terrains. Watch this video to learn more.

“Through expressive and more human-like body motions, we aim to build trust and showcase the potential for robots to co-exist in harmony with humans,” said Xiaolong Wang , a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering. “We are working to help reshape public perceptions of robots as friendly and collaborative rather than terrifying like The Terminator.”