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ZMP, capture point or learned policies: how do today's humanoids balance?

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A classic question with a moving answer. How would you explain the role of ZMP-based control today, where model-based balance (capture point, MPC, whole-body control) is still preferred, and where learned policies have taken over?

References to papers and open code are welcome.

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