OBLIQUE RESEARCH / TECHNICAL PREVIEW 01

A real backyard.
A place to test robot service.

From property photos and architectural models to contact experiments. Explore what exists, see what’s estimated, and help define the next robotics test.

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OUTDOOR MODEL · APPROXIMATE GEOMETRY

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RECORDED PHYSICS EXPERIMENT

Contact with the steps

The full-body Asimov is a static scale reference. Two teal foot probes attempt a commanded ascent and descent of the four-step reconstruction. Position actuators apply bounded forces; gravity and surface contacts are solved by MuJoCo.

Left sole contact— N

Right sole contact— N

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Recorded physics replay. The amber supports indicate external assistance. This is not a balanced humanoid gait, a learned walking policy, or live Digital Asimov.

Service tests use isolated physics fixtures placed here for context. Clearance against the backyard model is not yet tested.

This trial does not clear the full staircase: peak sole-center height is 0.37 m versus a top tread near 0.64 m. Contact interference remains unresolved. Stair dimensions and render registration are provisional.

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SOURCE EVIDENCE

The actual space

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Owner-authorized listing photos. These establish appearance and layout, not surveyed dimensions. Photo capture dates are unknown; retrieved September 24, 2026.

Pool and surrounding backyard from the Swimply listing — 01 · Pool and wellness area

Poolside lounge chairs and umbrellas — 02 · Loungers and guest destination

Pool facing the pool-house doors and approach — 03 · Pool-house approach

Outdoor dining terrace beside the lawn — 04 · Dining terrace

AVAILABLE NOW

Model + evidence

Outdoor architectural model, listing photos and recorded contact experiments. The render is a reconstruction, not a finished photogrammetric scan.

NEXT CAPTURE

Four targeted gaps

Door threshold and step dimensions; clear delivery route; pool-house storage; a measured drop-off table. Our capture-app workflow organizes photos and notes around these four tasks.

FEEDBACK FROM MENLO

Controller + integration

Which full-body controller and checkpoint should we use? What is the supported custom-scene path? What contact and balance checks should gate a stair test?

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What should we test next?

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