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Robots struggle with strict action rules…memory and symbols help them learn fast. [Project + Full video link ⬇️] Robots struggle when tasks require specific steps in a fixed order. What if memory helped them think symbolically and learn faster? Solving tasks like unlocking a door then opening it is...

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