LocoTouch Enables 4-legged Robots To Move Unsecured Cylindrical Objects

For robots, maintaining balance while carrying an unsteady load remains a challenge. Researchers in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University in collaboration with The University of Washington and Google DeepMind have come up with a new tactile sensing system that enables robots to move unsecured cylindrical objects on their backs by allowing their posture posture. These robots rely on sensor data to make adjustments.

The above video shows this robot in action. You can find out more about it here.