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A startup founded by ex-DeepMind engineers wants to turn its customers into robot teachers
The CEO of robotics firm Reimagine Robotics said that the startup plans to build actually useful robots by turning its customers into teachers.
TL;DR
- Reimagine Robotics, founded by ex-DeepMind engineers, allows customers to train robots.
- The 'monkey see, monkey do' approach involves teaching robots through demonstration and physical correction.
- This method addresses the '100,000-year data gap' in robotics by using real-world user data.
- Customer-led training significantly reduces the time needed to teach robots new tasks, as seen in manufacturing deployments.
- The goal is to make robots practical and adaptable for the staff who understand the work, moving beyond the need for specialized 'whiz team' intervention.