Disney Research robot can juggle, play catch
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View from the external camera system
The robot has a modified hand to make catching easier
The robot created at Disney Research can play catch with a human partner
The catching animatronic robot created at Disney Research
Article Summary
With the aim of providing some physical interaction between entertainment robots and guests at its theme parks, while still maintaining a safe distance between the two, Disney Research has created an animatronic robot that can play catch and juggle balls with a human partner.
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