Australian and Chinese researchers devised machine learning method that can enable humanoid robots to balance in unknown terrains

Briefing

Australian and Chinese researchers devised machine learning method that can enable humanoid robots to balance in unknown terrains

August 26, 2019

Briefing

  • Machine Learning Method – Australian and Chinese researchers authored paper describing new method that uses machine learning and algorithms to enable humanoid robot to find its balance in moving platform
  • Hybrid Learning Models – Uses both model-based learning which gives robot different models it can use to behave in certain scenarios and model-free learning
  • Successful Simulation – Shows algorithm was able to stabilize robot in platform under unknown rotations
  • Implications – Demonstrate robots’ ability to adapt and walk in changing environments and unpredictable terrains outside of labs, useful in healthcare, education, disaster response, and entertainment
  • Future Plans – Include testing method in more complex environments as well as enabling robots to imitate human motion, like ankle joint movement, without feeding prior information or input

Accelerator

Sector

Information Technology

Function

Research and Development

Organization

Monash University, The University of Sydney

Source

Original Publication Date

August 23, 2019

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