DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals June 5-6

[AlexanderTheOK]

Originally Posted by GKrotkov

Also, one of the requirements is the "Ability to manipulate and use a diverse assortment of tools designed for humans"

I'm still a bit perplexed as to why so many teams decided to go bipedal. Every task here seems to be navigable with the use of an appropriately modified tracked drivetrain, and I'm sure an appropriate humanoid and dexterous arm can be mounted on said drivetrain.

I'm imagining it has more to do with funding than the solution. I'd think "look our robot is basically a person!" attracts more money than a generic looking rover. I'd really like to know from the teams however.