RoboticsA gentler touchStory 02
A robot thinks about how hard it will push
What changedResearchers at NTU are teaching a robot to estimate the force of a move before making it. Their system, Facet-0, is designed for fitting computer parts together, where a small shove can cause trouble. They have shared the model, training examples and study.
The useful part
Why it matters
Anticipating pressure could help robots handle delicate parts with more care.
Keep in mind
Good to know
The work has been tested on the team’s own equipment and still needs independent checks.
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