Building a Robot That Can Walk the Walk

Jonathan Hurst, a professor at Oregon State University and co-founder of Agility Robotics, discusses designing robots that mimic animal movements for practical use. They explore the challenges of creating robots that can walk like birds and run like animals, testing them in real-world scenarios like warehouses. The podcast highlights the evolution of robot design from academic research to mass production, emphasizing the importance of specialized functionalities in robotics.