Robo-Helpers

robots playing soccer

AFP

These previous versions of walking robots needed a motor to power every movement in their legs, knees, and ankles.

Move over, C-3PO and R2-D2. In 2005, there was another droid in town. A team of scientists developed a robot that learned to walk like a young child. The robot, called Toddler, improved its step and balance with each stride.

Toddler, along with two other robots,...

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