Robots learn to clean by watching human cleaners
To master the subtle physics of household chores, AI companies are sending humans into private homes to record every scrub and sweep from a first-person perspective.
Artificial intelligence models like ChatGPT can master language by scanning the internet, but physical robots struggle with the unpredictable nature of a messy kitchen. Because every home has different lighting, tools, and layouts, engineers cannot simply program a robot to wash dishes. Instead, they are hiring human workers to perform these chores while wearing cameras and sensors to record their exact hand movements.
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