AI helps robots manipulate objects with their whole bodies

MIT researchers have developed an AI technique called smoothing that simplifies contact-rich manipulation planning for robots, enabling them to quickly identify effective manipulation plans and potentially leading to the use of smaller, mobile robots in factories and exploration missions.

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