Network Intelligence Research Center (NIRC)

Sep 25, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Articulated Objects Explained: How Robots Grasp Moving 3D Worlds

This article introduces articulated objects — multi-part 3D structures connected by joints like hinges and sliders — explaining their core components (links and joints), common joint types (revolute and prismatic), and why understanding their motion is crucial for robot manipulation, digital twins, and interactive VR/AR environments.