AI

RoboPianist: Dexterous Piano Playing with Deep Reinforcement Learning

Researchers developed a deep reinforcement learning system that trains anthropomorphic robot hands to play piano, using MuJoCo physics engine and MIDI files for simulation. The system achieves high performance by incorporating human fingering patterns and energy optimization, demonstrating significant improvements over baseline methods with an average F1 score of 0.79 across test pieces.

Helix: A Vision-Language-Action Model for Generalist Humanoid Control

Figure introduces Helix, a groundbreaking Vision-Language-Action model capable of controlling humanoid robot upper bodies through natural language commands. The system uniquely combines high-speed continuous control with multi-robot collaboration capabilities, operating entirely on embedded GPUs. Helix demonstrates remarkable ability to manipulate thousands of novel objects without prior training, marking a significant advancement in scalable robotics.

Les enjeux de l’IA : mon interview sur France 2 et Firstpost.

Transformers' extraordinary learning capabilities allow them to master skills through simple observation of related tasks, showcasing the potential of emergent behavior in AI. Recent studies demonstrate that transformer models can learn complex skills without explicit training, revealing profound implications for future AI development and understanding.