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We propose a full-body controller system for a humanoid robot to achieve wheelchair support. There are two main problems in pushing control. One problem is that the controller system should decide pushing strategies based on whether the humanoid robot should adapt to the reaction forces from the pushed wheelchair or resist against them. Another problem is that the arms's reachabilities decrease while...