In a sim robotics task, Astra finishes tic-tac-toe in ~20s while Opus 5 stalls
qinzytech · x · 2026-10-14
Embodied Analysis ran GPT-6 'Astra' and Claude Opus 5 on the same simulated robotics task: play tic-tac-toe against an opponent and fill all nine cells.
- Completion: Astra filled the board and returned its arms to rest by 20s; Opus 5 was still working on an incomplete board when the clip ended.
- Grasping: both picked pieces up successfully; the visible gap was in completing placements.
- Adjustment/efficiency: Opus 5 repeatedly repositioned on later moves; Astra's motion was more efficient.
Poster's verdict: Astra clearly beats Opus 5 at robot control.
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