Parkour, also known as free running, is a style of action-packed running. It’s used in movies to create fast-paced chase scenes and was even featured in the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale. As with any sport, risks are involved, but there are also less severe than in most other sports. Techniques There are many techniques you can use to improve your parkour skills. The … [Read more...] about The Dangers of Parkour
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CS:GO Parkour Walkthrough
If you have been playing Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO) for any time, you have undoubtedly heard about the new parkour mode. It is a game where you must run and jump through various obstacles to defeat your opponents. In CS: GO parkour, you can also enjoy surfing, which allows you to glide along the water without getting hit by obstacles. To get started with CS: GO … [Read more...] about CS:GO Parkour Walkthrough
Top 10 Michael Scott Parkour Quotes
The Office is known for its pop culture references and frequently takes on popular topics. One memorable scene is featured in season three’s “Beach Games,” in which Michael Scott selects his successor by having employees compete in Survivor-style games. This episode also featured a memorable parkour scene. Fischer and Kinsey explain the history of this scene … [Read more...] about Top 10 Michael Scott Parkour Quotes
Parkour Freestyle Running
Parkour freestyle running is a form of free running that is very different from regular running. Instead of running, you use your body weight as your momentum to jump and slide from platform to platform. You can try running at high speeds. This is known as “freestyle parkour,” a fast and challenging running style. Speed and Freestyle parkour freestyle … [Read more...] about Parkour Freestyle Running
Boston Dynamics Atlas Learns Parkour
Boston Dynamics has developed a robot called Atlas that can learn parkour. The engineers at the company give Atlas a high-level map of a parkour course and indicate where it should go and what stunts it should perform. These maps could be more precise, but they provide enough information to allow the robot to navigate the course. Boston Dynamics’ Atlas robot The Boston … [Read more...] about Boston Dynamics Atlas Learns Parkour
Boston Dynamics Teach Atlas Robot Parkour
Atlas robots use perception to drive their movement rather than pre-programmed motions. The robots’ RGB cameras and depth sensors detect their environment to determine their trajectory and speed. This means engineers can skip pre-programmed jumps or turns. Instead, they can create a template behavior and match it with its environment online. Atlas has three onboard … [Read more...] about Boston Dynamics Teach Atlas Robot Parkour