Why Did a Robot Solve a Lockbox Better With Worse Data?
A robot solved a mechanical puzzle more efficiently with ordinary images than perfect state data, exposing a surprising link between noise and reasoning.
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The Robot Improved for 123 Rounds—and Still Missed the Shelf
After 123 rounds, a simulated robot still couldn’t find a fridge’s top shelf. The clues reveal why self-improvement stalled.
When Robot Teams Borrow Evolution’s Rule for Sharing Risk
An evolutionary idea about altruism helps robot teams balance exploration, duplication and risk—and raises the question of who decides which robot matters most.
The Robot’s Small Probe Could Tell It When to Let Go Safely
A robot uses tiny, information-seeking motions to distinguish a firm human grasp from a touch, improving handoff reliability in lab tests.