A team of researchers at the Vienna University of Technology has developed an intelligent robot capable of learning simple tasks, such as cleaning sinks, by observing human movements.
This innovation marks an important step toward making household cleaning robots more capable of handling daily chores with great efficiency.
The new robot possesses a unique self-learning ability, relying on a combination of observation and tactile data derived from human actions. For instance, the robot learns how to move a sponge along the curved and complex edges of a sink—a task previously considered very challenging to program due to numerous factors such as the appropriate angle, required speed, and necessary pressure to be applied.
This development demonstrates the potential for robots to handle complex household tasks, paving the way for their use in other environments, such as factories, where they can perform tasks requiring precision and repetition.
