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AI startups trade cleaning for training data
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Why it matters
- →Real-world data is crucial for training robots to handle physical tasks.
- →Companies are innovating ways to gather this data, highlighting its value.
- →This trend could accelerate the development of domestic robots.
AI startup Shift is offering free cleaning services in New York in exchange for video footage of the cleaning process. This initiative aims to gather real-world data to train robots for domestic chores, a task complicated by the physical world's intricacies. The move underscores the challenges AI companies face in acquiring quality data for robotics, as opposed to the easily accessible digital data. Shift's strategy reflects a broader trend where companies are creatively sourcing data to overcome these hurdles and advance robotic capabilities.
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