Open-Source Robot Model Powers Hackathon Win
allen_ai · x · 2026-07-09
Allen AI shared how a robotics engineer used their open-source vision-language-action model MolmoAct 2 over a weekend to build a voice-controlled robot, ultimately winning the AI hackathon at South Park Commons.
The post includes an interview video with the engineer, emphasizing the model's capability for rapid robotics prototyping.
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