“In a startling demonstration, the machine drew on experimentation, data, and observation of humans to learn how simple implements could help it achieve a task.
Learning to use tools played a crucial role in the evolution of human intelligence. It may yet prove vital to the emergence of smarter, more capable robots, too.
New research shows that robots can figure out at least the rudiments of tool use, through a combination of experimenting and observing people…”
Source:
http://www.impactlab.net/2019/04/22/a-robot-has-figured-out-how-to-use-tools/
