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Commonsense knowledge in cognitive robotics: a systematic literature review
Jan-Philipp Töberg1,2, Axel-Cyrille Ngonga Ngomo2,3, Michael Beetz2,4
1Center for Cognitive Interaction Technology, Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany.
Frontiers in Robotics and AI
|March 18, 2024
Summary
This study reviews how cognitive robotics uses commonsense knowledge for generalization. It highlights challenges in knowledge representation and a terminology divide between research communities.
Area of Science:
- Robotics
- Artificial Intelligence
- Cognitive Science
Background:
- Robots struggle with generalization in unknown situations, unlike humans who use commonsense knowledge.
- Acquiring and representing commonsense knowledge is crucial for cognitive robotics.
- A systematic literature review was conducted to assess the current state of commonsense knowledge in cognitive robotics.
Conclusions:
- Commonsense knowledge is vital for advancing robot generalization capabilities.
- Addressing the terminology divide can foster interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Further research is needed to bridge the gap in commonsense knowledge representation and application in robotics.
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