Report 17 Nov 2025

Expert View: The Market Starts to Overcome the Sim-to-Real Gap in Simulation-based Robot Training with Teleoperation

Addressing the Sim-to-Real Gap: Imitation Learning for Better AI-based Robots

Simulation alone does not prepare robots for complex real-world tasks. Teleoperation and imitation learning provide the missing link—read on to see how.

Teleoperation matters

Simulation-based learning often hits the sim-to-real gap limiting deployment. Adopting teleoperation captures expert demonstrations to train robots for real-life environments, boosting reliability and task success.

Key insights

  • Imitation learning complements simulations to close the sim-to-real gap.
  • Developer tools and hiring trends show industry momentum toward teleoperation.
  • Applicable to robot training, humanoid robots, and industrial automation.

Value for readers

Learn how integrating teleoperation improves the performance and accelerates the deployment of AI-driven robots.