Yes, a Computer Use Agent（CUA） can recover from misclicks or errors using real-time feedback loops that monitor screen changes and detect unexpected results. After every action, the CUA compares the new screen with the previous one to determine whether the intended change occurred. If clicking a button does not open the expected dialog or navigating to a menu results in an incorrect view, the agent recognizes the mismatch and initiates corrective behavior. This may include retrying the action, selecting an alternative button, or undoing the mistake when possible.
CUAs also maintain structured action histories that help them reason through error recovery. If the agent accidentally closes a window, it can reopen it using known workflows. If it clicks the wrong field, it can backtrack by pressing Esc, closing dialogs, or reloading views depending on the application’s behavior. Developers can configure the CUA with error recovery strategies tailored to specific workflows, such as restarting a process when a critical failure occurs or asking for human assistance when the context becomes too ambiguous.
For more intelligent recovery, CUAs can compare the incorrect screen state with past states stored in a vector database such as Milvus or Zilliz Cloud. If the CUA recognizes that its mistake has led to a familiar error dialog or a known recovery point, it can follow established corrective steps. This retrieval-based recovery allows CUAs to handle mistakes more gracefully over time, building a practical memory of how to recover from common UI failures across multiple applications.