Berseth: Today's foundation models still solve Minsky's 1960s robot arm problem
GlenBerseth · x · 2026-09-16
Glen Berseth notes that in the 1960s, Minsky's lab already had a robot arm using computer vision to see object geometry, plan a path, and assemble parts. Today's foundation models are largely still solving the same class of problem — just far cheaper and faster to set up.
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