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.…

by thosha moodley January 28, 2025January 29, 2025

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.…

by thosha moodley September 3, 2024

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…

by thosha moodley September 2, 2024September 2, 2024

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…

by thosha moodley April 25, 2024April 25, 2024

Exploring Sentience: Merging ChatGPT with Humanoid Robotics for Enhanced Conversational Experiences

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…

by thosha moodley March 21, 2024March 21, 2024

PalReemCRobot.jpg

Leave a ReplyCancel reply

Integrating Vision and Conversation: How NAO and GPT Take Social Robotics to the Next Level

The Integration of Machine Learning and Generative AI in Robotics: Insights from the Robot Report Webinar

Robot Storytelling with enhancements engagement

DIY Adventures: Repairing Our Aldebaran Nao Robot from Disk Errors to Broken Fingers

Exploring Sentience: Merging ChatGPT with Humanoid Robotics for Enhanced Conversational Experiences