The latest version of the LittleDog robot

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Post by pcof » Sun, May 23, 2010, 6:31 PM UTC

The latest version of the LittleDog robot
youtube.com

Re: The latest version of the LittleDog robot

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Post by sjsivak » Sun, May 23, 2010, 7:12 PM UTC

Is it just me or does that thing look like a headcrab: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/54/Headcrab.jpg

Re: The latest version of the LittleDog robot

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Post by DeusExMachina » Sun, May 23, 2010, 7:14 PM UTC

Next advancements of this technology:

- running

- jumping

- seek and destroy

Re: The latest version of the LittleDog robot

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Post by WWZJD » Sun, May 23, 2010, 7:14 PM UTC

Someone's been watching too much BSG...

Re: The latest version of the LittleDog robot

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Post by nostromo » Sun, May 23, 2010, 7:16 PM UTC

I like how they end the video with the perspective of what it will look like when you're being chased by one of these guys.

Re: The latest version of the LittleDog robot

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Post by chaosmachine » Sun, May 23, 2010, 7:17 PM UTC

nostromo wrote: post #5

I like how they end the video with the perspective of what it will look like when you're being chased by one of these guys.

Indeed. Imagine an 8 foot tall version coming at you. Tanks of the future?

Re: The latest version of the LittleDog robot

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Post by vitobcn » Sun, May 23, 2010, 7:22 PM UTC

I find amazing how difficult it is to successfully perform apparently trivial tasks such as walking.

There's more information about the 'LittleDog' on the Boston Dynamics website: http://www.bostondynamics.com/

I was really impressed 2 years ago by their video of the 'BigDog': http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1czBcnX1Ww (check out t=40s)

Re: The latest version of the LittleDog robot

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Post by DeusExMachina » Sun, May 23, 2010, 7:28 PM UTC

chaosmachine wrote: post #6

nostromo wrote: post #5

I like how they end the video with the perspective of what it will look like when you're being chased by one of these guys.

Indeed. Imagine an 8 foot tall version coming at you. Tanks of the future?

Immagine they are not controlled by humans. Even more scary.

Re: The latest version of the LittleDog robot

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Post by pohl » Sun, May 23, 2010, 7:29 PM UTC

vitobcn wrote: post #7

I find amazing how difficult it is to successfully perform apparently trivial tasks such as walking. There's more information about the 'LittleDog' on the Boston Dynamics website: http://www.bostondynamics.com/ I was really impressed 2 years ago by their video of the 'BigDog': http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1czBcnX1Ww (check out t=40s)

Yes, the way it recovered from that kick is incredible.

And, if you'll forgive me, here's one additional link for anyone who hadn't yet heard of Big Dog. (Unlikely, I know...) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXJZVZFRFJc

Re: The latest version of the LittleDog robot

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Post by tel » Sun, May 23, 2010, 7:38 PM UTC

Anyone with some robotics experience able to explain more about the floating base inverse dynamics control system and what sort of accommodations make it so much more powerful than PD?