The control technology under development enables human operators to teach anthropomorphic robots, in the field, how to perform new complex tasks. Building upon existing inverse kinematics, rule-based control, and neural network learning technology, the training method enhances robot capabilities… More

The control technology under development enables human operators to teach anthropomorphic robots, in the field, how to perform new complex tasks. Building upon existing inverse kinematics, rule-based control, and neural network learning technology, the training method enhances robot capabilities… More

The goal of the proposed FieldTrainer control system is to enable astronauts to teach Robonaut on-orbit how to perform new complex tasks using EVA tools. Employing a show-and-tell approach to robot training, the control system acquires rule-based task plans through verbal dialog between robot and… More

The objective of the proposed project is to determine the feasibility and efficacy of using a two-legged, two-armed robot for inspection and EOD tasks. The project builds upon an agile two-legged platform currently under development for DARPA. The Tactical All-Terrain Biped (T/ATB) is intended to… More

The EOD All-Terrain Biped (ATB) is a robotic platform with wheels, legs and arms capable of driving, crawling, walking and manipulating objects for inspection and explosive ordnance disposal tasks. Advanced limb coordination technology provides independen