CORVALLIS, Ore. - A bipedal robot invented and assembled at Oregon State University made history by completing a 5-kilometer (3.1 mile) race course using machine learning, according to the university.The robot, named Cassie, completed the 5K course consisting of gravel, sidewalk and fields in 53 minutes and a singular charge.
The university tested Cassie’s ability to control pace on multiple outdoor terrains in the 3.1-mile course.RELATED: JetBlue deploys ultraviolet cleaning robot for airplanes in fight against COVID-19In a video published by OSU, the robot stands on two human-like legs and begins to jog as a group of students and faculty follow behind.