New AI NavGPT-3 Could Make Robots Smarter at Finding Their Way
Imagine a robot that can navigate a new building without getting lost.
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Key Points
- NavGPT-3 helps robots navigate unfamiliar places by understanding context and remembering where they've been.
- This could lead to cheaper, more reliable robots for delivery, cleaning, and caregiving.
- The system is still experimental and needs powerful computers, so it may be a few years before you see it in action.
Why It Matters
Smarter robots could soon handle deliveries, cleaning, and caregiving, saving time and money.