LeCun is conducting experiments into robotics in an attempt to develop its AI systems. The company is working on projects including helping a six-legged robot teach itself how to walk, using "curiosity" to make robots learn faster and helping robots develop skills that require a sense of touch. While LeCun has no current interest in developing robotic products, the company believes the underlying technology will enable it to improve its existing systems and lay the groundwork for future products and services.
Facebook is conducting experiments into robotics in an attempt to develop its AI systems. The company is working on projects including helping a six-legged robot teach itself how to walk, using "curiosity" to make robots learn faster and helping robots develop skills that require a sense of touch. While Facebook has no current interest in developing robotic products, the company believes the underlying technology will enable it to improve its existing systems and lay the groundwork for future products and services.