Boston Dynamics' Atlas does backflips (lesson and breakdown)

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boulevard · 3h ago

I built this lesson using a tool I'm developing to help explain complex systems (like robotic motion control) visually and interactively. Would love any feedback — especially from folks working in robotics, control theory, or simulation.

falcor84 · 2h ago

I like the idea, but sorry to say that I just got too bored after a few minutes with how slowly it goes (at least given my preexisting knowledge) - I would have loved a sort of "Yes, yes, I know it" fast-forward button.

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Boston Dynamics' Atlas does backflips (lesson and breakdown)

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