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Build Your Own AI Assistants with Zapier and ChatGPT!

June 20, 2024 by robotbesties

DALL-E Generated: How to use ChatGPT and Zapier

Discover Endless Creativity and Efficiency with the Dynamic Duo of Zapier and ChatGPT At Robot Besties, we're fervent advocates for integrating technology into our daily lives, so we're thrilled to share an exciting idea that's been making waves in the world of automation and AI. Zapier, the beloved tool that connects your favorite apps and automates workflows, has joined … [Read more...] about Build Your Own AI Assistants with Zapier and ChatGPT!

Robots that can see, hear, speak with us thanks to ChatGPT? Let’s Go!

October 22, 2023 by robotbesties

DALL-E Generated Image: Now that ChatGPT can see, hear, and speak, according to [ChatGPT can now see, hear, and speak](https://openai.com/blog/chatgpt-can-now-see-hear-and-speak) how can we use this in our robotics projects?.png

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!

Robot Besties Presents: The History of Legged and Walking Robots!

September 8, 2023 by robotbesties

DALL-E Generated Image. A Short History of Walking Robots

In the realm of robotics, the ability to mimic human locomotion has long been a fascinating and challenging pursuit. Legged robots, also known as walking robots, have come a long way since their inception. From early mechanical contraptions to advanced humanoid robots, the history and progress of legged robots have been marked by remarkable achievements and continuous … [Read more...] about Robot Besties Presents: The History of Legged and Walking Robots!

ANYbotics Triumphs in DARPA’s World’s Hardest Robotics Challenge

September 4, 2023 by Zappy Reporter

DALL-E Generated image of quadruped robots

ANYmal Robotics has proven itself by winning the DARPA Subterranean (SubT) Challenge. Be sure to check out ANYbotics' news article about the win - it's got oodles of amazing videos! What is the DARPA Subterranean Challenge? The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) SubT Challenge is one of the most difficult and prestigious competitions in the world of robotics. … [Read more...] about ANYbotics Triumphs in DARPA’s World’s Hardest Robotics Challenge

Quadruped to Bipedal Upright Walking… We LOVE the Possibilities!

August 6, 2023 by robotbesties

Screenshot of quadruped robot transitioning to bipedal motion in a video at https://youtu.be/Xf-fKWNRLcc

Some may find this robot video to be a visit to Uncanny Valley, but I just love the idea of a quadruped robot which can transition to upright walking. In an industrial setting this may extend the robot's ability to traverse some unusual (and possibly dangerous to humans) areas with ease or expose sensors or cameras to different angles. I'd be concerned about servo strain on the … [Read more...] about Quadruped to Bipedal Upright Walking… We LOVE the Possibilities!

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