This is a follow up post to my previous post about Nao and gpt integration. To recap: I previously had two code projects - a Java project that connected to Nao and ran the text to speech and conversation routine on the robot, and a python project which ran a server which essentially wraps gpt.... Continue Reading →
In a recent webinar hosted by Dan Kara from The Robot Report, an insightful overview of the integration of machine learning (ML) and generative AI in the field of robotics was presented. The session highlighted various platforms and technologies from major cloud service providers and innovative companies, showcasing how they are revolutionizing the robotics landscape.... Continue Reading →
This is a mini paper I wrote with my teammates while attending the Applied Social Robotics summer school at the Hogeschool Utrecht. Our hypothesis was about storytelling, but with and without enhancements like sound effects, gestures and questions. We then ran both versions of the storytelling experience with some participants from the university and reported... Continue Reading →
Our Aldebaran Nao robot has recently had some issues. Since we are about 6 years out of warranty, and the alternative was an expensive paperweight, we've had to fix all problems ourselves. See the post on how we repaired Nao's Battery Pack for the previous fix we did on Nao. Many years ago, when Nao was... Continue Reading →
Since ChatGPT's release, I've been inspired to combine this incredible chatbot technology with a robot to see what additional value could be created with robotic embodiment. We have an Aldebaran Nao and an Anki Vector social robot - I decided to try Nao first because I had a working API project for for it, and... Continue Reading →
A few months ago we went to the MOCO Museum's the New Future NFT exhibition. If that sentence only raises questions in your mind, you can be forgiven! NFT stands for non fungible token, and its a term used to represent digital assets like videos and images that have been put onto the blockchain to... Continue Reading →
Short and sweet, the low-down on the Metaverse without the hype. What is the metaverse? It is an immersive and engaging digital experience. The metaverse adds a 3-dimensional component to standard web experiences, so you can navigate in 3 dimensions, thereby making it a more natural experience. You access the metaverse using the internet and... Continue Reading →
This summer vacation while visiting my sister in the UK and having a lovely visit with her neighbour Janet, I got the opportunity to experience the with a Joy For All robot kitty firsthand. This robotic pet was created to help people with Dementia and Alzheimers enjoy the soothing experience of having a pet without... Continue Reading →
Our Nao recently stopped working due to a completely flat battery. My boyfriend Renze and I have had it since 2016 and it's no longer serviced by the manufacturer once the 4 year warranty is up. Investing in social robots has proven to be a bit tricky. Companies go bankrupt or are acquired (e.g. our... Continue Reading →
Challenges and opportunities that human perception provides to robotic design This is an essay that I wrote for a course in 2015. Navigating a social world with robot partners: A quantitative cartography of the Uncanny Valley Introduction In this essay I will describe some aspects of human perception and cognition which may be considered to... Continue Reading →
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