EPFL researchers utilized a Vicon motion capture system, with reflective markers on the thrown objects, to develop a model while the object is in the air.
Robotic Arm Catches Objects on the Fly
DRC Winner.
Not videos of the actual competition, but still impressive results from this Google-owned company.
DARPA’S ATLAS ROBOT UNVEILED
DARPA unveiled ATLAS, this past Monday, July 8. ATLAS, a six-foot-two 330 pound humanoid robot is one of the most advanced of its kind. ATLAS will serve as the hardware frame in the final stages of the DARPA Robotics Challenge(DRC). Nine teams will compete to teach the robot to perform a series of tasks during …