Pathway to Generalist Robots: Scaling Law, Data Flywheel, and Humanlike Embodiment 

CoRL2023 Early Career Keynote - Yuke Zhu (November 8th, 2023)
Title: Pathway to Generalist Robots: Scaling Law, Data Flywheel, and Humanlike Embodiment
Abstract: We have witnessed remarkable advancements in developing generalist models in AI and Machine Learning. These models, such as OpenAI's ChatGPT, can be applied to various tasks in open domains. The creation of these generalist AI models primarily relies on the trinity of powerful algorithms, big data, and advanced computing hardware. The compelling capabilities of these models have intrigued us robot learning researchers to ask: How close are we to building generalist robots capable of performing everyday tasks? In this talk, I will present our work on building principles and methods toward general-purpose robot autonomy in the wild.