The robot first learned to move independently

Google has already announced "an important step on the way to learning robots."Experiment Device On Your Own

It relied on the general algorithm of the scientists, but as it learned, it made adjustments to it, which allowed it to move back and forth, as well as turn in any direction.

At first, the robot learned in virtual reality -this method helps to avoid damage during the experiment. After that, the researchers prepared a special environment - the scientists continued their training in space, under which it is easy to model the algorithm. Then they moved on to more complex environments.

Engineers practically did not interfere with training. To do this, they limited the territory of the robot and forced him to learn several maneuvers at the same time. When the robot, moving forward, reached the edge of its territory, it recognized the position and came back without outside interference.

After a few hours, he learned to walk on several surfaces on his own— flat ground, foam, and cracked wooden floors.Researchers at Google will continuethe experiment — they want toComplete the training at the stage where the robots will be able to cross unknown territory without human assistance.