Mar 10 2025 1
These droids are different from other robots because they’re specifically designed and trained by Disney to CUTE! Which is actually a big deal for the future of robots...
These droids aren’t autonomous, they’re operated using this controller. I tell it WHAT to do - walk here, throw a tantrum - but I’m not telling it exactly HOW to do that.
The way it moves comes from its training. Using ducklings as inspiration, the engineers created a series of animations guiding how these robots should walk, dance, jump, and more. Then, they put digital versions of the robot into a simulation, where they're rewarded for performing those movements and sticking as close as possible to the original animations. And then...
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These droids aren’t autonomous, they’re operated using this controller. I tell it WHAT to do - walk here, throw a tantrum - but I’m not telling it exactly HOW to do that.
The way it moves comes from its training. Using ducklings as inspiration, the engineers created a series of animations guiding how these robots should walk, dance, jump, and more. Then, they put digital versions of the robot into a simulation, where they're rewarded for performing those movements and sticking as close as possible to the original animations. And then...
For more Disney tech explained, watch our longer video! And if you like optimistic science and tech stories, subscribe for more of our show Huge If True.
#shorts #disney #bdx #droid #marvel #starwars
