AI-Powered Robot Dog Masters Parkour Course with Cat-Like Agility

Scientists have used AI to train a four-legged robot, ANYmal, to navigate a basic parkour course, showcasing agility and skills that could be useful in search and rescue missions. By employing neural networks, the robot learned to walk, crouch, climb, and jump, resembling the agility of free runners. The training methods, described in a study, aim to enhance the capabilities of robot dogs for various applications. The robot's successful navigation of the real course demonstrates the potential for deployment in disaster environments, with plans for further improvements to its agility.