

Ep#4: Vision Language Models are In-Context Value Learners
Apr 8, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Jason Ma, a final year PhD student at the University of Pennsylvania, unveils his insights on Vision Language Models and their role in enhancing robotic performance. The conversation covers groundbreaking methodologies for tracking robotic task progress and evaluates the significance of high-quality datasets in imitation learning. They also explore challenges like negative correlations in trajectories and examine how self-supervised learning can optimize robotic systems. Tune in for fascinating perspectives on the future of robotics and automation!
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Advancing Robotics with Vision Language Models
04:01 • 31min
Exploring In-Context Learning in Gemini Robotics
34:44 • 6min
The Impact of Dataset Quality on Imitation Learning Performance
40:30 • 5min
Exploring Negative Correlation in Trajectories
45:04 • 2min
Navigating Data Quality Challenges
46:43 • 6min
Navigating Value Function Challenges
52:17 • 5min
Enhancing Robotics with Reinforcement Learning
57:11 • 15min