Recent #ETH Zurich news in the semiconductor industry

8 months ago
➀ Robotics engineers at ETH Zurich have upgraded a quadruped robot, enabling it to climb standard ladders quickly. The robot, ANYMal, has been modified to use robotic paws that can form a hook-like grip. ➁ The team employed reinforcement learning and a simulation with a teacher-student method to train the robot. ➂ The robot achieved a 90% success rate in climbing various ladders in real-world scenarios.
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9 months ago
➀ A new innovation from ETH Zurich and the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems uses electro-hydraulic actuators to create a muscle-powered robotic leg; ➁ The technology mimics biological muscle movements and offers enhanced adaptability and reduced heat generation; ➂ The muscle-powered leg demonstrates remarkable agility, capable of high jumps and quick adjustments to uneven terrain.
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