VerifyLLM: LLM-Based Pre-Execution Task Plan Verification for Robots
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Abstract (arXiv)
In the field of robotics, researchers face a critical challenge in ensuring reliable and efficient task planning. Verifying high-level task plans before execution significantly reduces errors and enhance the overall performance of these systems. In this paper, we propose an architecture for automatically verifying high-level task plans before their execution in simulator or real-world environments. Leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs), our approach consists of two key steps: first, the conversion of natural language instructions into Linear Temporal Logic (LTL), followed by a comprehensive analysis of action sequences. The module uses the reasoning capabilities of the LLM to evaluate logical coherence and identify potential gaps in the plan. Rigorous testing on datasets of varying complexity demonstrates the broad applicability of the module to household tasks. We contribute to improving the reliability and efficiency of task planning and addresses the critical need for robust pre-execution verification in autonomous systems. The code is available at https://verifyllm.github.io.
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- 2025Verification-Aware Planning for Multi-Agent Systemscited by 10
- 2025Plan Verification for LLM-Based Embodied Task Completion Agentscited by 4
- 2026VASO: Formally Verifiable Self-Evolving Skills for Physical AI Agentscited by 3
- 2026Plover: Steering GUI Agents through Plan-Centric Interactioncited by 3
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- 2026Toward Safe LLM Agents: A Survey of Specification, Verification, and Enforcementcited by 2
- 2026Plover: Steering GUI Agents through Plan-Centric Interaction16 Jul 2026
- 2026Toward Safe LLM Agents: A Survey of Specification, Verification, and Enforcement22 Jun 2026
- 2026VASO: Formally Verifiable Self-Evolving Skills for Physical AI Agents3 Jun 2026
- 2026Cybo-Waiter: A Physical Agentic Framework for Humanoid Whole-Body Locomotion-Manipulation11 Mar 2026
- 2026ToolGate: Contract-Grounded and Verified Tool Execution for LLMs8 Jan 2026
- 2025Verification-Aware Planning for Multi-Agent Systems20 Oct 2025
- 2025Plan Verification for LLM-Based Embodied Task Completion Agents2 Sep 2025
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- 2025LookPlanGraph: Embodied Instruction Following Method with VLM Graph Augmentation24 Dec 2025
- 2025Mind and Motion Aligned: A Joint Evaluation IsaacSim Benchmark for Task Planning and Low-Level Policies in Mobile Manipulation21 Aug 2025
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