Humans are really good at deciding what to do next. Robots not so much. That’s changing, though, and scientists at Brown University are using the virtual world of Minecraft to help train robots ...

A new approach to robot learning was tested in Minecraft, the popular open-ended computer game.

Microsoft is bringing artificial intelligence to the masses, releasing a project that allows Minecraft programmers of any level to create their own human-like robot.

Researchers at Brown University are developing a new planning algorithm for use in robots and they are using the videogame Minecraft to test and refine it.

Using Minecraft to unboggle the robot mind Date: June 8, 2015 Source: Brown University Summary: Researchers are developing a new algorithm to help robots better plan their actions in complex ...

The robot base SMP build in the game (Image via Reddit/Kaizen87/Mojang Studios) One of the biggest appeals of Minecraft is how it allows players to create massive bases using almost any design.

Robots are learning things in Minecraft, the end is nigh And yet, I still can’t build anything cool in Minecraft.

A Minecraft player shares new “Atomics” assets inspired by Fallout’s Mister Handy robots, modded into the open-world sandbox.

And researches have found that video games, especially Minecraft, can help robots learn these important decision making skills. Video courtesy of Brown University.