Why Catching a Baseball Is Still a Challenge for Robots: Foundation Robotics’ New Breakthrough
Robots can execute complex backflips and navigate treacherous terrain, but catching a high-speed baseball out of the air remains an immense engineering challenge. Foundation Robotics recently showcased an artificial hand capable of tracking and catching a baseball, using high-speed cameras and advanced actuators to execute a grab that highlights the rapid evolution of mechanical dexterity. … Read more