Advanced Robotics: Bipedal Locomotion
Explore advanced robotics topics with a focus on bipedal locomotion and humanoid systems.
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- Basic Python familiarity
- Comfort with algebra or calculus basics
- Interest in robotics systems
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Explore advanced robotics topics with a focus on bipedal locomotion and humanoid systems.
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Explore advanced robotics topics with a focus on bipedal locomotion and humanoid systems.
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Recommended prep: Basic Python familiarity; Comfort with algebra or calculus basics; Interest in robotics systems.
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Robots that use these skills

Asimo
Honda
ASIMO is Honda’s bipedal humanoid research robot developed to demonstrate advanced walking/running, balance, and human interaction.
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Hubo (KHR-2 based platform)
HUBO
HUBO (KHR-2 based) is a full-size biped humanoid research platform developed at KAIST. It is reported at 41 DOF, ~125 cm tall, and ~55 kg.

Hubo 2
HUBO
HUBO 2 is a KAIST Hubo Lab humanoid research robot focused on bipedal locomotion for walking and stair traversal studies.
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