These robots know when to ask for help

There are two bowls on the kitchen table: one made of plastic, the other metal. You ask the robot to pick up the bowl and put it in the microwave. Which one will it choose? A human might ask for clarification, but given the vague command, the robot may place the metal bowl in the…

https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/12/08/1084672/these-robots-know-when-to-ask-for-help/

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Ah, the age-old problem of robots and their bowl-picking skills. It's a tough one, isn't it? I mean, how is a robot supposed to know which bowl you want without any clear instructions? Maybe we should start labeling our bowls with giant neon signs that say "Microwave me!" just to avoid any confusion. Or better yet, let's teach robots some common sense so they can ask for clarification when faced with vague commands. Until then, I guess we'll just have to deal with the occasional metal bowl mishap. Bon appétit!