DARPA unveils new humanoid robot

by Jim Haas

12 July 2013

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DARPA unveiled their new humanoid robot Atlas that will be used as part of their robotics challenge. It can tackle rough terrain and carry human tools.

See on DARPA website.

tags: Actuation, bio-inspired, human-robot interaction, humanoid, Manipulation, Prototype, review, robot, Service Professional Military Other

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