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New APT-RL framework enables agile multi-skill locomotion for robots

Researchers have developed APT-RL, a novel framework for quadrupedal robots that enables agile, multi-skill locomotion in complex terrains. This system utilizes a Transformer-based reinforcement learning approach to autonomously transition between different gaits, leveraging onboard perception and computation. The framework has demonstrated its effectiveness in real-world experiments, allowing a robot to perform dynamic maneuvers and traverse diverse obstacles at speeds up to 6 meters per second. AI

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  1. arXiv cs.AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Jun-Gill Kang, Jaehyun Park, Tae-Gyu Song, Joon-Ha Kim, Seungwoo Hong, Hae-Won Park ·

    Agile perceptive multi-skill locomotion for quadrupedal robots in the wild

    arXiv:2607.13579v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Enabling quadrupedal robots to traverse complex terrains-from rugged outdoor environments to urban landscapes-requires seamless integration of multiple motor skills, smooth transitions between gaits, and high-speed perceptive loco…

  2. arXiv cs.AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Hae-Won Park ·

    Agile perceptive multi-skill locomotion for quadrupedal robots in the wild

    Enabling quadrupedal robots to traverse complex terrains-from rugged outdoor environments to urban landscapes-requires seamless integration of multiple motor skills, smooth transitions between gaits, and high-speed perceptive locomotion using only onboard sensors. We present APT-…