DeFM: a depth-only foundation model for robotics that segments stairs and railings from depth images
chris_j_paxton · x · 2026-10-28
Researchers unveiled DeFM, a "depth-first" foundation model for robotics:
- Takes only a depth image as input, no RGB needed
- Produces distinct features for stairs, railings, walls, and car parts
- Chris Paxton describes it as a depth-first foundation model for robotics
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