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Robotics Master Student, Sam Wang, who is working with Dr. Dinesh Jayaraman 's PAL(Perception, Action, and Learning) Research Group showcasing a 4 legged robot balancing on an exercise ball. PAL Research Group Website: #GRASP #GRASPLab #PAL

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