Canada-U.S. research team studies why robots can't match animals' dexterity - The Logic

By Jesse Snyder Apr 26, 2024

Scientists have long sought to build robots that can run, jump and climb as well as animals do.

In a study published this week in the academic journal Science Robotics, a team of Canada- and U.S.-based researchers explored why robots simply aren't there yet—and offered new insight into how we can close the gap.

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