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AI coding agents taught robots how to install GPUs and cut zip ties

Ars Technica AI June 17, 2026
AI coding agents taught robots how to install GPUs and cut zip ties
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# AI Agents Can Now Train Robots to Do Physical Tasks on Their Own Researchers have created software that lets AI systems automatically teach robots how to perform complex physical work—like installing computer hardware and cutting cables—without human intervention. The AI figures out the best way to train the robots by experimenting overnight, then humans just review what worked in the morning. This is significant because it means AI could potentially handle the tedious job of training robots for repetitive industrial tasks, freeing up human engineers for more strategic work.

What happens when you give AI coding agents a lab full of robotic arms, some compute resources, and a “generous token budget” for teaching the robots various tasks? The agents can apparently figure out a training regimen that teaches the robots to successfully cut zip ties and even insert GPUs into

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