How does a robot know a task is done? Independent verification is key

CyberRobooo · x · 2026-08-15

@CyberRobooo discusses the "Chinese Room" problem for physical AI, noting that a robot's internal report does not equate to task completion. A completion statement must be supported by an independent installation that the system cannot manipulate. He recommends a long article on autonomy and evidence, highlighting the basic problem engineers face during acceptance testing.

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