NASA's NeBula enables Spot to explore Martian-like caves

Jun 25, 2021 · Partnership · Boston Dynamics · Humanoid

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  • • NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) integrated its NeBula autonomy and AI system with Boston Dynamics' Spot robot.
  • • The combined system autonomously explored Martian-like caves on Earth without prior maps or human guidance.
  • • This demonstration showcased the robot's ability to navigate extreme terrains independently.

Boston Dynamics builds high-performance mobile robots including Spot for industrial and field inspection, Stretch for warehouse trailer unloading, and Atlas for advanced humanoid mobility.