Newest strides in robotic agility

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Welcome to the Future of Robotics: Advancements in AI Dexterity Research

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Two new AI systems, ALOHA Unleashed and DemoStart, help robots learn to perform complex tasks that require dexterous movement

Robots need to get better at making contact with physical objects in dynamic environments to be more useful in people’s lives. Two new AI systems, ALOHA Unleashed and DemoStart, are paving the way for robots that can perform a wide variety of helpful tasks.

ALOHA Unleashed helps robots learn to perform complex and novel two-armed manipulation tasks, while DemoStart uses simulations to improve real-world performance on a multi-fingered robotic hand.

Improving imitation learning with two robotic arms

ALOHA Unleashed achieves a high level of dexterity in bi-arm manipulation, allowing robots to perform tasks like tying shoelaces, hanging shirts, repairing other robots, and more.

Example of a bi-arm robot straightening shoe laces and tying them into a bow.

Example of a bi-arm robot laying out a polo shirt on a table, putting it on a clothes hanger and then hanging it on a rack.

The ALOHA Unleashed method builds on our ALOHA 2 platform, enabling robots to learn new tasks with fewer demonstrations and greater dexterity.

Example of a bi-arm robot repairing another robot.

Learning robotic behaviors from few simulated demonstrations

DemoStart uses a reinforcement learning algorithm to help robots acquire dexterous behaviors in simulation, reducing the need for physical experiments.

The robot achieves high success rates across various tasks in simulation and the real world, showcasing its ability to learn complex tasks with minimal demonstrations.

Example of a robotic arm learning to tighten a bolt on a screw in simulation.

The future of robot dexterity

Advancements in AI dexterity research are paving the way for robots to assist in various tasks, making homes and workplaces more efficient.

Despite the challenges ahead, progress in robotic dexterity research is crucial for building a future where robots can handle objects with the precision of humans.

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