Humanoid Robot Stuns with Michael Jackson Moonwalk & Duck Walk – KAIST AI Breakthrough
KAIST’s latest humanoid robot has shown that science can move with style, performing Michael Jackson’s iconic moonwalk while also demonstrating advanced walking and running capabilities.
Developed by researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, the robot begins its demo gliding backward with smooth moonwalk steps before shifting into steady walking at about 2.2 miles per hour then running up to 7.5 miles per hour, an impressive pace for a machine designed to mimic human movement.
The engineers don’t just stop at showing off; the robot is shoved and kicked in push recovery tests, yet it manages to regain balance and return to its path without stumbling, proving its stability under real-world conditions.
In further trials, the robot performs “blind walking,” navigating obstacles, steps, and debris without cameras, relying solely on internal sensors and learned control, while also managing a duck walk with deep knee bends and even stiff-legged bounding drills often used by athletes. Standing 5’5” tall and weighing about 165 pounds (75KG), the robot is powered by in-house designed motors, reducers, and drivers, with movement controlled by an AI system trained using reinforcement learning to overcome the usual gap between simulation and reality.
Researchers at KAIST say their ultimate goal is to give humanoid robots not just flashy dance moves but practical industrial skills like pushing carts, climbing ladders, and performing tasks that require both mobility and manipulation, making this moonwalking machine more than just a smooth operator.
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