AI · 2h ago
AI Agents vs. Robots: The Key Difference Is Autonomy
AI agents use LLMs to reason, plan, and adapt in real time, while robots follow fixed scripts. Agents can handle surprises, learn from interactions, and use multiple tools autonomously. The core distinction: who decides the next step—the AI or a preset script.
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The distinction is useful for developers, but the line will blur as robots gain more adaptive capabilities.
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