Robotic training apparatus and methods

A robotic apparatus, comprising:

• a platform comprising one or more controllable elements;
• and
• a controller communicatively coupled to the platform to operate individual ones of the one or more controllable elements, the controller configured to:
• receive a first input from a human;
• analyze the first input and cause the platform to execute a first action in accordance with the first input, wherein the analysis of the first input comprises a determination of a deviation between the first action and a target action;
• and
• receive a second input from a human subsequent to the receipt of the first input, the second input being configured to cause a corrected action by the platform, the corrected action being characterized at least in part by a lower deviation from the target action.

A method of operating a robot, comprising:

• receiving a first input from a human;
• analyzing the first input and causing one or more controllable elements to execute a first action in accordance with the first input, wherein analyzing the first input comprises determining a deviation between the first action and a target action;
• and
• receiving a second input from a human subsequent to the receipt of the first input, the second input being configured to cause a corrected action by the platform, the corrected action being characterized at least in part by a lower deviation from the target action.

A computerized robotic controller apparatus, comprising:

• one or more processors configured to execute computer program modules to cause the one or more processors to:
• for a given iteration of a plurality of iterations:
• generate a first signal based on a sensory context;
• receive a second signal from a user associated with a target action configured based on the sensory context;
• and
• utilize the first signal based on the sensory context and the second signal from the user to perform an action;
• wherein:
• the plurality of iterations is configured to occur within a time interval characterized by a predetermined duration;
• a subsequent iteration of the plurality of iterations is configured to cause the action to deviate less from the target action;
• and
• upon expiration of the predetermined duration, the first signal is configured to perform the action absent the second signal.