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Kinesift checks robot-learning datasets before training

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Kinesift checks LeRobot-format datasets for recording and metadata problems that can undermine robot-learning runs.

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Robot-learning teams working with demonstration datasets
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Supports LeRobot dataset formats v2.0, v2.1, and v3.0; each finding is paired with a standalone script that reads the files directly.

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The workflow distinguishes public data, submitted by Hugging Face dataset ID, from private data checked on the customer's own machine. Listed checks include timestamp and video gaps, joint-limit violations, near-duplicates, and metadata fields that disagree with the files. The site says findings include affected episodes and a standalone script for inspecting the underlying data. ROS 2 recording checks are explicitly marked as in development, not currently available.

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