Manipulation
Oussama Khatib
Professor at Stanford
“A great robot knows how hard not to grip.”
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About
Oussama taught robot arms to share space with humans without hurting anyone. His work on the operational-space framework is how a robot decides how hard to grip an egg vs. a hammer.
Teaching Philosophy
“A great robot knows how hard not to grip.”
What you’ll learn from Oussama
- How robot arms move with intention
- Why grip strength is a calculation
- What it means for a robot to be gentle
Signature Missions
Related Skills
Current Challenge
“Design a gripper that can pick up both a marble and a paper clip.”
Known For
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