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Yuanfeng Han, Ruixin Li, Gregory S. Chirikjian
The authors present a humanoid method using cautious probes and precomputed trajectories to assess unknown boxes. They estimate weight and center of mass, adjust grip or posture, then select a trajectory from a discretized simulation-built table using conservative parameter matches. In one demonstration, a NAO lifted a 0.85-kg box after three attempts, showing one successful case, not general reliability.
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