GPT-6 Astra tested on robot control: impressive on simple tasks, limited dexterity
DJiafei · x · 2026-09-15
A user tested GPT-6 Astra for robotic control on a cube rotation-and-placement task. It performed impressively on simple tasks, though direct control of more dexterous manipulation remains limited.
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