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IHMC DRC Trials Preview
Published on Dec 17, 2013
This video outlines ihmc's work with the Atlas robot supplied by Boston Dynamics for the DARPA Robotics Challenge. The video depicts ihmc's progress as of December 15th, 2013.
Website - ihmc.us
youtube.com/TheIHMC
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Florida Institute for Human & Machine Cognition (IHMC) on Wikipedia
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IHMC Robotics Lab - robots.ihmc.us
youtube.com/ihmcRobots
twitter.com/ihmcrobotics
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Participation in DARPA Robotics Challenge (DRC)
youtube.com/DRCihmcRobotics
Projects:
Nadia, humanoid robot
HexRunner (FastRunner, Planar Elliptical Runner), two-legged robots
Mina, robotic exoskeleton
IHMC Robotics OpenHouse 2014
Published on Apr 14, 2014
To celebrate the fifth annual National Robotics Week, IHMC's Robotics researchers welcomed the public on April 10th for an Open House event in hopes of inspiring young people to seek out careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. The family-friendly event encouraged scientific discovery through hands-on activities, challenges, and demonstrations while providing the opportunity to learn about robots from IHMC's researchers and educators.
Roughly 900 people from the local community walked through the lab during the open house, including 475 children. Visitors touring the lab had a chance to operate the Atlas robot through Dynamixel arms that scooped candy down a chute to them, as well as run down the street alongside the HexRunner fast-running prototypes. NASA-IHMC's X1 Exoskeleton was on display, giving visitors a look into a mobility assistance device for rehabilitation and exercise. The MicroAirVehicle team also had their quadcopters flying.
In addition to the general public open house event, IHMC also hosted a more technical special event during the day for nearly 200 local middle and high school students from robotics clubs at Tate High School, Niceville High School, Episcopal Day School, Newpoint School, Bailey Middle School, Navarre Homeschool Group, and UWF's IEEE Club. Students met with representatives from local organizations, including the Pensacola MESS Hall, Gulf Power, BEST Robotics, First Robotics, Mini Urban Challenge, Pensacola State College, and the University of West Florida. They learned about volunteer and internship opportunities in the Pensacola area, as well as numerous robotic competitions in which they could participate. Student teams from Pine Forest High and Niceville High also gave demonstrations of the robots that they designed and built at their schools.
Established by Congress in 2010 to raise awareness about robots and their important role in shaping the future of education, industry, and the U.S. economy, National Robotics Week brings together students, educators, and influencers who share a passion for robots and technology. Headed by founder and lead organizer, iRobot, along with support from IHMC and robot enthusiasts throughout the country, the tech-heavy week is all about celebrating the United States as a leader in robots technology development, educating the public about how robotics technology impacts society, and inspiring students of all ages to pursue careers in robotics and other science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) related careers. In all, a record 225 events focused on 'everything robots' in 50 states.
Shirley Pomponi: Telepresence and Robotics: New Paradigms for Ocean Exploration?
Published on Nov 25, 2014
Earth’s oceans cover more than 70% of our planet’s surface and constitute more than 95% of its biosphere. The ocean provides more than 50% of the oxygen we breathe, is a major driver of weather and climate, and is the source of food, energy, and cancer- fighting chemicals. Yet more than 95% of the world’s oceans remain unexplored. Ocean exploration and undersea research are changing, with an emphasis on more autonomous sampling and data collection and fewer opportunities for field-based experiences. Telepresence and robotics are currently complementing “manned” ocean exploration, but innovations in undersea technology will be required to increase the pace, scope, and efficiency of ocean exploration and to transform the way we explore. There are lessons to be learned from space exploration.
Dr. Shirley Pomponi is Research Professor and Executive Director of the NOAA Cooperative Institute for Ocean Exploration, Research, and Technology at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Florida Atlantic University, in Fort Pierce, Florida, and Professor of Marine Biotechnology in the Bioprocess Engineering Group at Wageningen University, Netherlands. She received her Ph.D. in Biological Oceanography from the University of Miami. Her research focuses on marine biotechnology, in general, and sponge systematics, cell and molecular biology, in particular. She has authored or co-authored more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications and is co-inventor on several patents. She has led numerous research expeditions worldwide and has made more than 300 dives in Harbor Branch’s Johnson-Sea-Link submersibles. Dr. Pomponi is a member of the Florida Oceans and Coastal Council and a member and trustee of the Women Divers Hall of Fame. She is currently co-chairing the National Academy of Sciences committee on the Decadal Survey of Ocean Sciences 2015.
Atlas experimental push recovery
Published on May 14, 2015
Video demonstrating experimental push recovery and fall avoidance techniques on the Boston Dynamics Atlas Humanoid Robot at IHMC. Still some work to be done
Robot is built by Boston Dynamics. Control algorithm is by IHMC. Video is real time.
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