GOOGLE DEEPMIND TEACHES A ROBOT TO AUTONOMOUSLY TIE ITS SHOES AND FIX FELLOW ROBOTS

Summary from the TLDR newsletter

Google DeepMind researchers recently released a paper showcasing a method for teaching robots to perform a range of dexterous tasks. It used a new learning platform called ALOHA Unleashed paired with a simulation program, DemoStart, to teach robots by watching humans. The research showcased how systems can learn to perform complex, dexterous tasks from a visual demonstration. Videos of robots trained with the method performing tasks are available in the article.