Teaching Robots to Build Simulations of Themselves

Understand

The emergence of vision catalysed a pivotal evolutionary advancement, enabling organisms not only to perceive but also to interact intelligently with their environment.

• This transformation is mirrored by the evolution of robotic systems, where the ability to leverage vision to simulate and predict their own dynamics marks a leap towards autonomy and self-awareness.
• Humans utilize vision to record experiences and internally simulate potential actions.
• For example, we can imagine that, if we stand up and raise our arms, the body will form a T shape without physical movement.