VLA Models Are More Generalizable Than You Think: Revisiting Physical and Spatial Modeling

arXiv — cs.LGWednesday, December 3, 2025 at 5:00:00 AM
  • Vision-language-action (VLA) models have demonstrated strong performance in controlled environments, but they exhibit significant degradation when faced with novel camera angles and visual disturbances. Recent research indicates that this vulnerability stems primarily from issues in Spatial Modeling rather than Physical Modeling. A new one-shot adaptation framework has been proposed to recalibrate visual representations, enhancing model robustness with minimal adjustments.
  • The introduction of methods such as Feature Token Modulation (FTM) and Feature Linear Adaptation (FLA) shows promise in improving the accuracy of VLA models, particularly in challenging scenarios. By achieving substantial performance gains with relatively few parameters, these advancements could lead to more versatile applications of VLA models across various domains, enhancing their utility in real-world situations.
  • The ongoing evolution of vision models highlights a broader trend in artificial intelligence, where the integration of different modeling techniques, such as convolutional neural networks and transformers, is becoming increasingly important. This convergence aims to address limitations in existing frameworks, as seen in recent developments like RADSeg and ProtoPFormer, which focus on enhancing interpretability and efficiency in visual tasks, reflecting a growing emphasis on robustness and adaptability in AI systems.
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