A humanoid robot waltzes with help from an AI trained on human motion capture recordings
Xuxin Cheng and Mazeyu Ji
Have you ever wondered how robots can move so gracefully like humans? Scientists at the University of California, San Diego, have developed an AI system called ExBody2 that teaches robots to mimic human movements in a more lifelike manner. This means robots can walk, dance, and even fight in ways that are convincing and human-like.
The key to this technology is a database of human movements gathered from motion capture recordings. By training the AI system on this data, robots can quickly learn to perform a variety of actions similar to how humans do. Using reinforcement learning, the AI system can analyze successful movements and then replicate them on robotic platforms.
ExBody2 has already been tested on commercial humanoid robots, showcasing its ability to perform tasks like walking, crouching, dancing, and interacting with humans. This advancement in robotics opens up new possibilities for robots to have a wider range of capabilities by coordinating their limbs and joints effectively.
Watch the video above to see ExBody2 in action!
Topics: Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Humanoid Robots
Vocabulary List:
- Mimic /ˈmɪmɪk/ (verb): To imitate or replicate actions or behaviors.
- Lifelike /ˈlaɪfˌlaɪk/ (adjective): Resembling or simulating the characteristics of a living being.
- Reinforcement /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/ (noun): The process of encouraging or establishing a certain response or behavior.
- Capable /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/ (adjective): Having the ability or competence to perform a task or function.
- Capabilities /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.tiz/ (noun): The qualities or features that enable someone or something to perform a function.
- Interact /ˌɪn.təˈrækt/ (verb): To act in such a way that has an effect on another; to communicate or engage with others.
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