Chinas robot dog jumps like cat with AI power to explore asteroids [Video]

Chinese researchers have created an AI-powered robot dog capable of leaping across the rugged, low-gravity surfaces of asteroids.

Inspired by a cat’s ability to twist and land on its paws, researchers from the Harbin Institute of Technology developed a robot using reinforcement learning.

According to a Chinese online media outlet, instead of relying on heavy stabilization hardware, the robot employs a “model-free” control system to swing its four legs in coordinated motion. Such a design allows the robot to adjust its posture mid-air, correct tilt, and even reorient to face a new direction.

The advancement could transform how small celestial bodies are explored, offering new possibilities for space exploration and enhancing our understanding of …