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Jul 27, 2026

Encord Tests Brain Wave Technology to Train Physical AI Robots Using Jenga Game

AI data tooling company Encord is experimenting with brain wave technology at its San Leandro, California warehouse to improve training methods for physical AI robots, using Jenga as a testing platform to address challenges in robotic learning.

Jul 27, 2026·3 sources
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  • ▪Encord employs robotic trainers, referred to as pilots, including Andrew Ceja and Sofia Infante, who previously worked at the AI data annotation firm Scale.
  • ▪Encord is conducting a trial run in San Leandro, California, using a Zander Labs headset to measure the brain waves of robotic trainers playing Jenga.
  • ▪Encord is developing a data modality using forearm sensors to detect electrical signals in muscles to build 3D depictions of hand movements.

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