GPT-6 Astra tops a 16-benchmark robot index, yet went 0/11 on real plug insertions
AIFlow_ML · x · 2026-11-06
An analysis of the benchmark-vs-real-world gap in robotics: GPT-6 Astra ranks #1 on a 16-benchmark robot index, yet scored 0 of 11 plug insertions on real robots. It cites investor Freda Duan, who after talking to 50 robotics people claimed 'Astra IS robotics' GPT-3 moment.' Practical takeaway: general model as planner, small fast policy as hands, a checker you trust, and pick tasks by type.
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