Daniel Albert

Watson Update: Going Beyond the Static Walk
September 2014
Do you remember our old friend from the DARPA Robotics Challenge? See what he’s been up to lately.

The Road to the DARPA Robotics Challenge — Part 4
December 2013
Dealing with the DRC qualifications, having to rebuild yet again, and taking those first steps.

The Road to the DARPA Robotics Challenge — Part 3
November 2013
This time, the team discusses mechanical changes, the biped systems, and using the Gazebo simulator as they continue work on Watson.

The Road to the DARPA Robotics Challenge
October 2013
In this second installment, Team Walk Like a Man describes the mechanical design of their Track D entry hopeful, Watson.

The Road to the DARPA Robotics Challenge
September 2013
Read one team’s chronicle of what it will take to compete in track D of this monumental event.

Build Your Own Big Walker
May 2011
Part 4. This final article will focus on the algorithm used to create a simple walk.

Build Your Own Big Walker
April 2011
Part 3. This segment focuses on the design and implementation of the bot’s multi-processor distributed processing system.

Build Your Own Big Walker
March 2011
Part 2: Mechanical Design.

Appetizer
Column: Appetizer
December 2007
Transitioning Sequencer Using Static Frames for Biped Control

Build Your Own Big Walker
February 2011
If you’ve ever wanted to build a full size humanoid robot, here’s your chance. Part 1 will get you started with some basic ideas and concepts.