Robots in reality (MIT)
Consider the following scenario: A scout surveys a high-rise building that’s
been crippled by an earthquake, trapping workers inside. After looking for a
point of entry, the scout carefully navigates through a small opening. An
officer radios in, “Go look down that corridor and tell me what you see.” The
scout steers through smoke and rubble, avoiding obstacles and finding two
trapped people, reporting their location via live video. A SWAT team is then
sent to lead the workers safely out of the building.
Despite its heroics, though, the scout is impervious to thanks. It just sets
its sights on the next mission, like any robot would do.
In the not-too-distant future, such robotics-driven missions will be a routine
part of disaster response, predicts Nicholas Roy, an MIT associate professor
of aeronautics and astronautics. From Roy’s perspective, robots are ideal for
dangerous and covert tasks, such as navigating nuclear disasters or spying on
enemy camps. They can be small and resilient — but more importantly, they can
save valuable manpower.
The key hurdle to such a scenario is robotic intelligence: Flying through
unfamiliar territory while avoiding obstacles is an incredibly complex
computational task. Understanding verbal commands in …
|
|
Unisex Bottega Veneta Black Textured Leather Oversized Brief Case/Computer Bag $1,199.00 |
|
|
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD MAN TARTAN BRIEFCASE/COMPUTER BAG $1,100.00 |
|
|
100 Computer LAPTOP BAG Business Briefcase Wholesale $912.00 |
|
|
D&G by Dolce Gabbana Briefcase / Computer Bag in Black Leather New Authentic $895.00 |
|
|
AUTH LOUIS VUITTON DARMIER GRAPHITE DOCUMENT COMPUTER BRIEFCASE BAG $758.00 |
|
|
75 Computer LAPTOP BAG Business Briefcase NEW Wholesale $726.75 |
|
|
Korchmar Adventure Brown Deluxe Overnighter Wheeled Computer Brief Case Z1092BR $685.00 |
|
|
Versace Handbags Black Canvas and Leather DLC3813 (Briefcase, Computer Case) $650.00 |
|
|
Korchmar Expandable Zipper 16″, 13.5″ Computer Leather Briefcase/Overnighter $569.99 |
|
|
50 Computer LAPTOP BAG Business Briefcase NEW Wholesale $517.75 |
|
|
COACH Laptop Computer Organizer Briefcase, # B6S-0532 $490.00 |
|
|
Dr. Koffer Kevin Briefcase, Computer Bag – Country Lux Leather $475.00 |
|
|
Dr. Koffer Kevin Briefcase, Computer Bag – Country Lux Leather $475.00 |
|
|
Korchmar-CheckPoint Friendly-Expandable Zipper Computer Briefcase/Overnighter $455.99 |
|
|
Winn-The Macro-Harness Cowhide Leather Deluxe Computer Briefcase $450.00 |
|
|
COSTUME NATIONAL BRIEFCASE $1545 BLACK LEATHER LOGO LOCKED COMPUTER BAG NEW $445.00 |
|
|
COSTUME NATIONAL BRIEFCASE $1580 TAN BROWN LEATHER LOGO LOCKED COMPUTER BAG NEW $445.00 |
|
|
COSTUME NATIONAL BRIEFCASE $1580 DARK BROWN LEATHER LOGO LOCKED COMPUTER BAG NEW $445.00 |
|
|
Dr. Koffer Checkpoint Friendly Briefcase Computer Bag – Venetian Leather $440.00 |
|
|
Dr. Koffer Checkpoint Friendly Briefcase Computer Bag – Venetian Leather $440.00 |
|
|
Dr. Koffer Checkpoint Friendly Briefcase Computer Bag – Venetian Leather $440.00 |
|
|
PIQUADRO SUN Portfolio Computer Briefcase Black Leather CA2245S36 Italian Design $440.00 |
|
|
COACH MENS BLACK ALL LEATHER MESSENGER COMPUTER COMMUTER LAPTOP BAG BRIEFCASE $428.00 |
|
|
50 LAPTOP CASES Computer Bag Briefcase Work School BULK $424.50 |
|
|
Korchmar Compact Computer Briefcase in Brown Z1038BR $416.00 |
|
|
’60s U/S VINTAGE Mail Bag Messenger Satchel Computer Briefcase School Leather $400.00 |
|
|
Korchmar Z1038 – Compact Computer Brief,17″ Leather Laptop Briefcase – Adventure $415.99 |
|
|
CLAIRECHASE COMPUTER ROLLING LEATHER BRIEFCASE $399.50 |
|
|
CLAIRECHASE COMPUTER ROLLING LEATHER BRIEFCASE $399.50 |
|
|
CLAIRECHASE COMPUTER ROLLING LEATHER BRIEFCASE $399.50 |
|
|
Dr. Koffer Kevin Briefcase, Computer Bag – Venetian Leather $395.00 |
|
|
Dr. Koffer Xander Computer Bag, 17″ Laptop BriefCase – Karelia Leather $395.00 |
|
|
Dr. Koffer Xander Computer Bag, 17″ Laptop BriefCase – Country Lux Leather $395.00 |
|
|
Dr. Koffer Xander Computer Bag, 17″ Laptop BriefCase – Country Lux Leather $395.00 |
|
|
Dr. Koffer Xander Computer Bag, 17″ Laptop BriefCase – Country Lux Leather $395.00 |
|
|
Dr. Koffer Xander Computer Bag, 17″ Laptop BriefCase – Venetian Leather $395.00 |
|
|
Dr. Koffer Xander Computer Bag, 17″ Laptop BriefCase – Venetian Leather $395.00 |
|
|
Dr. Koffer Xander Computer Bag, 17″ Laptop BriefCase – Venetian Leather $395.00 |
|
|
Dr.Koffer Xander Computer Briefcase – Country Lux Leather $395.00 |
|
|
Dr.Koffer Xander Computer Briefcase – Country Lux Leather $395.00 |
|
|
Dr.Koffer Xander Computer Briefcase – Country Lux Leather $395.00 |
|
|
New Z1092 Korchmar Overnight Wheeled Computer Briefcase $685 $395.00 |
|
|
PIQUADRO Organizzed computer briefcase Link CA1045LK/TM $392.00 |
|
|
Hartmann Belting Leather Computer Brief Briefcase Attache hard aprox 18/13/3″ $369.99 |
|
|
COACH Raspberry Berry Patent Leather COMPUTER – DIAPER Briefcase BAG 17940 NWT $359.99 |
|
|
COACH 70098 Beekman Black Leather Transatlantic Briefcase Laptop Computer NWT $369.99 |
|
|
TUMI LEATHER SAFECASE BASIC COMPUTER BRIEF CASE $349.99 |
|
|
Korchmar Z1165 – Compact Computer Briefcase,Brown $368.00 |
|
|
Korchmar Z1165 – Compact Computer Briefcase,Brown $368.00 |
|
|
New Z1092 Korchmar Overnight Wheeled Computer Briefcase $685 $365.00 |
|
|
Dr. Koffer Xander Computer Briefcase – Venetian Leather $360.00 |
|
|
Dr. Koffer Xander Computer Briefcase – Venetian Leather $360.00 |
|
|
Dr. Koffer Xander Computer Briefcase – Venetian Leather $360.00 |
|
|
2 REAL 5″ ALUMINUM COMPUTER “Free Pilate Ball”gift LAPTOP Attache briefcase $339.50 |
|
|
Claire Chase X-Wide Executive Computer Briefcase Black 154E+-Black $335.75 |
|
|
Claire Chase X-Wide Executive Computer Briefcase Black 154E+-Black $335.75 |
|
|
Claire Chase X-Wide Executive Computer Briefcase Black 154E+-Black $335.75 |
|
|
Cole Haan Double Zip Dk Brown Leather Computer Briefcase NWT $325.00 |
|
|
New Z1098 Korchmar Overnight Wheeled Computer Briefcase $625 $325.00 |
|
|
Dr. Koffer Troy Computer Bag, 15.4″ Laptop Briefcase – Venetian Leather $325.00 |
|
|
Dr. Koffer Troy Computer Bag, 15.4″ Laptop Briefcase – Venetian Leather $325.00 |
|
|
Dr. Koffer Troy Computer Bag, 15.4″ Laptop Briefcase – Venetian Leather $325.00 |
|
|
NCAA LICENSED LEATHER SEDONA CANYON COMPUTER BRIEFCASE $300.00 |
|
|
ClaireChase Platinum Computer Briefcase – Cafe $319.99 |
|
|
NEW ClaireChase Platinum Computer Briefcase – Cafe $319.99 |
|
|
NEW ClaireChase Platinum Computer Briefcase – Saddle $319.99 |
|
|
ClaireChase Platinum Computer Briefcase – Saddle $319.99 |
|
|
NEW ClaireChase Platinum Computer Briefcase – Black $319.99 |
|
|
ClaireChase Platinum Computer Briefcase – Black $319.99 |
|
|
Claire Chase Leather Executive Computer Laptop Brief Extra Wide Briefcase Saddle $318.97 |
|
|
Claire Chase Leather Executive Computer Laptop Brief Extra Wide Briefcase Black $318.97 |
|
|
Claire Chase Leather Executive Computer Laptop Brief Extra Wide Briefcase Cafe $318.97 |
|
|
Claire Chase Executive Computer Briefcase Saddle 151E+-Saddle $315.83 |
|
|
Claire Chase Executive Computer Briefcase Saddle 151E+-Saddle $315.83 |
|
|
Claire Chase Executive Computer Briefcase Saddle 151E+-Saddle $315.83 |
|
|
Tony Perotti Italico Classic Ladies Computer Briefcase Black PI020901+BK $309.00 |
|
|
Tony Perotti Italico Classic Ladies Computer Briefcase Black PI020901+BK $309.00 |
|
|
Authentic ROBAGS red Leather Computer brief case Bag NWT $299.00 |
|
|
Scully Computer Briefcase in Black 632-11-24 $301.99 |
|
|
Tumi Black Leather Napa Briefcase Small Expandable Computer Brief NWT 96121 $299.99 |
|
|
Tony Perotti – Italico Classic Ladies Computer Leather Briefcase $299.00 |
|
|
Tony Perotti – Italico Classic Ladies Computer Leather Briefcase $299.00 |
|
|
Tony Perotti – Italico Classic Ladies Computer Leather Briefcase $299.00 |
|
|
Claire Chase Leather Executive Computer Brief Laptop Briefcase Business Case NWT $298.97 |
|
|
Claire Chase Leather Executive Computer Brief Laptop Briefcase Business Case NWT $298.97 |
|
|
Derek Alexander Triple Compartment Computer Briefcase $295.20 |
|
|
New w/o tags Jack Spade Waxware Brief case/computer bag $275.00 |
|
|
25 Computer LAPTOP BAG Business Briefcase NEW Wholesale $289.75 |
|
|
Claire Chase Executive Computer Leather Briefcase $284.99 |
|
|
Claire Chase Executive Computer Leather Briefcase $284.99 |
|
|
Claire Chase Executive Computer Leather Briefcase $284.99 |
|
|
New Korchmar Z1165 Compact Computer Bag Briefcase $460 $270.00 |
|
|
New Korchmar Z1165 Compact Computer Bag Briefcase $460 $270.00 |
|
|
TUMI Laptop Computer Briefcase Shoulder Bag 17″ $279.99 |
|
|
Vtg ENGLISH TUSTING Bridle Leather Briefcase Computer Bag Satchel Messenger Mail $276.00 |
|
|
Romero Britto Business Computer Bag Briefcase Laptop $275.00 |
|
|
Romero Britto Business Computer Bag Briefcase Laptop $275.00 |
|
|
NEW TUMI SLIM EXPANDABLE COMPUTER BRIEFCASE $275.00 |
|
|
AUTH HARTMANN HARD BODY BRIEFCASE/ATTACHE CASE/COMPUTER CARRY DESK 13 X18 X 4 DK $274.99 |
|
|
Filson # 257 – TAN Large Briefcase/Computer Case *NEW* MADE IN USA $250.00 |
