Gini argues that even very simple robots can learn. She described another of her robot trucks, this one with a trailer. Not bad, compared to a lot of people backing up their first U-Haul. But amazingly, it works. On the other hand, she sees precedent.
Insects are hugely successful.
Nature has shown us that it's easy to survive if you're small and simple. Maria Gini is a professor of computer science and engineering at the University of Minnesota.