YC shows robots autonomously microwaving edamame with fine-tuned pi0.5 policies
ycombinator · x · 2026-11-04
Y Combinator showcased its household robots completing a microwave edamame task fully autonomously — opening the door, pressing buttons, and taking the food out — powered by two fine-tuned pi0.5 policies, as prep for an upcoming "robotic dinner party" demo.
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