Puppeteers Train Robots Through Repetitive Gestures

Paris – 06/04/2026: In the United States, an innovative professional field is developing: robot puppeteers. These specialists train robots by repeatedly performing human movements to teach the machines everyday tasks. This process is essential for introducing robots to complex duties such as preparing meals or operating devices.One example of this practice is the work of Maya Cakmak, a computer science professor at the University of Washington. She develops robots capable of grasping and handling heavy products and trains them by imitating human movements. This enables the robots to learn complex ...