Robots learn to use kitchen tools by watching YouTube videos
Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - 15:01
in Psychology & Sociology
Robotic systems that are able to teach themselves have been developed by researchers. Specifically, these robots are able to learn the intricate grasping and manipulation movements required for cooking by watching online cooking videos. The key breakthrough is that the robots can 'think' for themselves, determining the best combination of observed motions that will allow them to efficiently accomplish a given task.