PhysDBPhysical AI Map

Control

Whole-body control

Coordinating many joints and contacts so the whole robot body acts coherently.

coordinationhumanoid

What it is

Whole-body control is central for humanoids and mobile manipulators that must balance while interacting.

Why it matters

A hand motion can destabilize a body; a step can change manipulation reach.

How not to overread it

General policies still need body-specific constraints.

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