Re: OT: The Robots are coming.

On Mon, 9 Dec 2024 14:38:24 -0500, Cryptoengineer
<petertrei@gmail.com> wrote:

I know for many it's politically correct to crap on anything Elon Musk
is involved in these days, but its worth keeping up with his companies
accomplishments.
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Here's his robot, walking over uneven terrain, up and downhill, and
recovering from slips:

I worked for a guy 20 years ago who'd previously worked in robotics in
the USA
Companies had worked out walking robots when he was there.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MwiLIIWd-k
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I admit it walks like a drunk, but the progress is remarkable.
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There's also videos showing it catching a tossed ball one-handed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DswIwg3lxpo
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There is competition:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWXN2bttm4g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-ARKJva-TA
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Combine this with AI, and some interesting things
will happen.
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I get real 'With Folded Hands' chills from
watching these.