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Learning Time-Optimal and Speed-Adjustable Tactile In-Hand Manipulation by DLR on humanoids 2024

C. Zhang

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Michael Cho - Rbt/Acc1 year ago

Really impressive stuff!

RICE AI ( ◉ - ◉ )1 year ago

Amazing control

darthur1 year ago

Oh, come on! Orient the letter properly.

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