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 →
The Integration of Machine Learning and Generative AI in Robotics: Insights from the Robot Report Webinar
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 →
Robot Storytelling with enhancements engagement
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 →
DIY Adventures: Repairing Our Aldebaran Nao Robot from Disk Errors to Broken Fingers
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 →
Robots spotted in the wild: Bellabot Waiter Robot by Pudu
Recently with friends at our favourite Asian restaurant (Mchi in Ijburg - FYI the food was great and each plate left empty!), we encountered some Bellabots working as assistants to the restaurant staff. I was with my buddy Vikram Radhakrishnan, who is also crazy about robots and my partner Renze de Vries, who has made... Continue Reading →
ERF2019 Robotics and AI
ERF2019 took place at the Marriott hotel in Bucharest. As usual, the event was divided into workshops and an exhibition area with different robot-related organisations represented, including European organisations, robot and parts manufacturers, technology hubs, universities and governmental institutions. Check out my post on ERF2017 here. The main topics for this year included: Robotics and... Continue Reading →
