RL-trained humanoid robots play soccer using only onboard vision for search, chase and kick
chris_j_paxton · x · 2026-10-06
A research team demonstrated vision-driven reactive soccer skills for humanoid robots, directly coupling visual perception with locomotion via RL. The robot handles imperfect visual observations and performs search, chase, and kick using only onboard vision—no external perception system needed.
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