SMRTR AIAug 19, 2026Wired

I Saw the Future of AI in a Robot That Can Learn on the Spot

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A startup called Generalist AI is developing robots that can learn new tasks by watching short videos, with no specific training required. Their robot arms have shown the ability to improvise, like switching grippers or using a dustpan as a brush when needed. Currently, robots complete tasks successfully about 59% of the time, but experts say Generalist is the closest to building robots ready for real commercial use.

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