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Why don't we have better robots yet? | Ken Goldberg
Mar 26, 2024
Ken Goldberg, a roboticist from UC Berkeley with over 30 years of experience, dives into the fascinating world of robotics. He discusses why our dream of household robots remains unfulfilled, highlighting the complexities robots face in mastering tasks that even infants do effortlessly. Goldberg explains Moravec's paradox and the importance of simple designs to overcome current limitations. He also sheds light on advancements in AI and sensor technologies, crucial for improving robotic manipulation in everyday environments.
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- Robot hands face challenges due to complex hardware with motors and cables, affecting reliability.
- Robots struggle with uncertainty in control, perception, and physics, hindering effective object manipulation.
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Challenges in Robot Manipulation
Roboticist Ken Goldberg discusses the challenges robots face in manipulating objects. While tasks like picking up large heavy objects are easy for robots, simple actions like picking up blocks prove to be difficult. The hardware of robot hands contains many motors and cables, resulting in unreliability. The software faces issues with uncertainty in control, perception, and physics, making manipulation a persistent problem in robotics.
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