"Hard Tech" is gaining momentum and transforming the world as we know it. Let's explore what Hard Tech is and how robots might play a pivotal role. Defining Hard Tech Hard Tech refers to technological advancements that are rooted in substantial scientific discoveries or engineering innovations. Unlike software or internet technologies, which are often characterized by rapid … [Read more...] about What does Robot Besties think about Hard Tech?
Autonomous Robotics
Does Your Robot Bestie Need a Sense of Direction?
Give Your Robot Navigation Skills with SLAM, Cartographer, and Viam! Building an autonomous robot is an exciting venture, but it's not without its challenges. One of the most significant hurdles is enabling your robot to navigate its environment accurately. This is where SLAM and Cartographer come into play. These powerful tools can give your robot a keen sense of … [Read more...] about Does Your Robot Bestie Need a Sense of Direction?
Robots that can see, hear, speak with us thanks to ChatGPT? Let’s Go!
We're excited to start leveraging ChatGPT's new multimodal capabilities in robotics projects! OpenAI's ChatGPT has taken a significant leap forward in its capabilities. According to a recent post from OpenAI, ChatGPT can now see, hear, and speak, a development that opens up a myriad of possibilities for robotics projects. This multimodal system can process and generate text, … [Read more...] about Robots that can see, hear, speak with us thanks to ChatGPT? Let’s Go!
Navigating Your Dreamebot Robot Vacuum Upstairs: A Step-by-Step Guide to Recording a New Map
The DreamBot series of robot vacuums are awesome. However, if you live in a multi-story house, you might be wondering how to get your Dreamebot to clean upstairs and record a new map. This blog post will guide you through the process. Before we delve into the steps, it's essential to understand that the Dreamebot Robot Vacuum uses advanced mapping technology. It can create … [Read more...] about Navigating Your Dreamebot Robot Vacuum Upstairs: A Step-by-Step Guide to Recording a New Map
Adding Computer Vision to Your Raspberry Pi-based Robot Project
Computer vision (CV) is a fascinating field that allows machines to perceive and understand the visual world. By incorporating computer vision into your Raspberry Pi-based robot project, you can enhance its capabilities and enable it to interact with its environment in a more intelligent and intuitive manner. In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of adding computer … [Read more...] about Adding Computer Vision to Your Raspberry Pi-based Robot Project