Foundation Models for Robotic Manipulation: Opportunities and Challenges

Newell-Simon Hall 3305

Abstract: Foundation models, such as GPT-4 Vision, have marked significant achievements in the fields of natural language and vision, demonstrating exceptional abilities to adapt to new tasks and scenarios. However, physical interaction—such as cooking, cleaning, or caregiving—remains a frontier where foundation models and robotic systems have yet to achieve the desired level of adaptability and [...]