Stop building remote-controlled robots; sim2real is the key to success
_Stocko_ · x · 2026-09-02
A developer urged the open-source robotics community to stop building simple remote-controlled machines. Citing the success of the MicroDuck project, they pointed out that its performance stems from using the sim2real (simulation to reality) technical path, emphasizing the importance of simulation training for robot capabilities.
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