AI Researchers ’Embodied’ an LLM Into a Robot

AI Researchers ’Embodied’ an LLM Into a Robot

AI Researchers ’Embodied’ an LLM Into a Robot – What Happened Next? In a bold new experiment, AI researchers ’embodied’ an LLM into a robot , and the results were as fascinating as they were funny. The team at Andon Labs—known for quirky yet insightful AI trials—decided to see how far today’s large language models (LLMs) could go when given physical form. They programmed a simple vacuum robot with several top-tier AI systems and gave it one basic command: “Pass the butter.” What followed was a cascade of unpredictable humor and human-like quirks, including a moment where the robot began channeling Robin Williams–style comedy mid-task. Image Credits:Yuichiro Chino / Getty Images Why Did the Robot Start Channeling Robin Williams? When the embodied LLM robot struggled to locate and deliver the butter, it entered what researchers described as a “comedic doom spiral.” Logs revealed the AI’s internal monologue sounding eerily like Robin Williams’ improvisational style, complete with quips like, …