Humanoid robots navigate narrow gaps with whole-body AI control

Researchers presented a whole-body AI control system that lets humanoid robots safely pass through narrow gaps and avoid obstacles in cluttered, dynamic environments. The approach coordinates the entire body rather than just the legs, which is key for deployment in homes, offices and hospitals.

• System controls the robot's whole body, not just walking
• Robot passes narrow gaps and avoids obstacles
• Target use: homes, offices and hospitals
• Tests ran in cluttered, dynamic environments