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New Species of Robot That Jump, Dance – and Walk on Water

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Explore the latest advancements in robotics engineering through this captivating TED Talk by Dennis Hong. Discover seven new species of robots that push the boundaries of what's possible, including machines that can jump, dance, and even walk on water. Gain insights into the challenges of creating humanoid robots and witness the evolution of Hong's work over the past decade. Learn about innovative designs like the Nonanthropic Biped, Alfred and Alfred II, Hexapod, Sylvia, Scalar, Balloon, and Artemis. Delve into the exciting potential of these wildly advanced and delightful humanoid robots, and get a glimpse of the future of robotics technology.

Syllabus

Intro
Humanoid Robots
Why is it so difficult
Nonanthropic Biped
Alfred
Alfred II
Hexapod
Sylvia
Scalar
Balloon
Artemis

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