1. The document discusses using model predictive control and reinforcement learning to teach a robotic leg to jump a certain height. Model predictive control is used to regulate the leg's dynamics like torque and angles, while reinforcement learning helps the leg adapt through trial and error.
2. Reinforcement learning algorithms like PPO and A2C are applied to give feedback based on successful or unsuccessful jumps. This helps the robotic leg learn over time to precisely jump the target height.
3. Legged robots have an advantage over wheeled robots in navigating uneven terrain. Quadruped robots like Boston University's Mini Cheetah can move quickly over varied surfaces using model predictive control of its leg actuators and sensors.