Chris Paxton highlights tennis playing robot from LATENT pap
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**Summary:** Chris Paxton explores how advancements in robot sports like soccer and tennis highlight the current limitations in robotic perception and sensorimotor control, noting the reliance on external trackers to compensate for onboard sensing shortcomings. The post argues that closing this gap is critical for the future of robotics.
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- 2026-10-03 15:11 UTC · 1 reportsChris Paxton highlights tennis playing robot from LATENT papChris Paxton — X Robotics：Tennis Playing Robot Demonstrates Whole Body Control in Humanoid Robotics
- 2026-10-03 15:08 UTC · 1 reportsWhat do robot sports teach us?Chris Paxton — X Robotics：**Title:** Robot Sports Reveal Gaps in Perception and Control
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- Chris Paxton — X RoboticsTennis Playing Robot Demonstrates Whole Body Control in Humanoid Robotics
Chris Paxton discusses recent advancements in robot sports, particularly the tennis-playing robot from the LATENT paper, showcasing improved whole-body control in humanoid robots. However, he notes the current limitations in onboard sensing and perception, which often rely on external trackers. The post underscores the importance of closing this gap for future robotics development.
- Chris Paxton — X Robotics**Title:** Robot Sports Reveal Gaps in Perception and Control
**Summary:** Chris Paxton explores how advancements in robot sports like soccer and tennis highlight the current limitations in robotic perception and sensorimotor control, noting the reliance on external trackers to compensate for onboard sensing shortcomings. The post argues that closing this gap is critical for the future of robotics.
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