Artificial Intelligence and Navigation Algorithms Google's Deep Mind researchers have discovered that deep learning models equipped with so-called 'grid cells' adopted a navigation/mapping strategy that resembles how humans and animals navigate -- to such an extent that the AI models performed better at a random maze challenge than humans.

This is a major breakthrough for AI as it beats human capabilities in a natural setting (unlike vs. rule-based games).

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2018/may/09/googles-ai-program-deepmind-learns-human-navigation-skills