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Robot dog learns to skateboard (video)

Robot dog learns to skateboard (video)

Ellsworth Toohey
Mar 21, 2025
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Researchers taught a robot dog to skateboard, using an approach that mirrors how humans learn complex physical skills.

The University of Michigan team's quadrupedal robot can mount a skateboard, push off to gain speed, glide smoothly, and navigate challenging terrain — from carpets to slop…

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