No programming required to teach these robots simple tasks

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Scientists have developed a new system that allows people with no coding experience to teach robots simple tasks, such as grabbing an object and dropping it into a bucket. The system aims to mimic how humans learn, and even allows robots to teach what they’ve learned to other robots. That could allow machines to one day be trained more quickly and cheaply.

Source: Teach a robot simple tasks, no coding experience required – The Verge

One more way we’re giving robots the ability to overthrow humanity. 🙂

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