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New VGEBench benchmark evaluates vision-language models' device exploration

Researchers have introduced VGEBench, a new benchmark designed to evaluate the generalizable visually grounded exploration capabilities of vision-language models (VLMs). Current embodied exploration methods often rely on imitation learning, which limits agent generalization. VGEBench aims to address this by simulating multi-turn interaction loops using a Logic-Driven State Machine framework, compelling agents to achieve goals through active visual perception and feedback-driven correction without relying on explicit documents or annotated trajectories. Initial experiments indicate that existing VLMs struggle to translate semantic knowledge into physical execution and maintain long-horizon state tracking. AI

IMPACT This benchmark could drive progress in embodied AI by providing a standardized way to test and improve VLM generalization in interactive environments.

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New VGEBench benchmark evaluates vision-language models' device exploration

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  1. arXiv cs.AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Linhao Zheng, Zeming Liu, Wangke Chen, Li Zeng, Wanxiang Che, Heyan Huang, Yuhang Guo ·

    Towards Generalizable Visually Grounded Exploration of Household Devices

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