Welcome the robot into your kitchen

Just imagine a robot in your kitchen that has learnt the tricks of the trade by watching 88 specially selected YouTube videos. This has been made possible by researchers from the University of Maryland and the Australian research center NICTA – they have published a paper on their findings.
Their work is basically part of an impressive use of artificial intelligence called 'deep learning' which involves researchers using training systems called artificial neural networks on lots of information derived from audio, images, and other inputs. Based on these information, the researchers generate commands which the robot could then execute.
The researchers employed 'convolutional neural networks' which are now in use at Facebook, among other companies. These networks help identify the way a hand is grasping an item, and to recognize specific objects. Moreover, the system was also able to anticipate the action involving an object and a hand.
The results from the study will be revealed later this month at the 29th annual conference of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence.