Robot Besties!

Experiments and Adventures with Robot Friends

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MIT Robot News: Ag robotics special: Four Growers tomato picking robots and FIRA update

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Agricultural robotics is a rapidly growing field, as the need for efficient and sustainable farming practices increases. In recent years, robotic systems have been developed to help with a variety of tasks, from harvesting crops to monitoring soil conditions. One of the most promising applications of agricultural robotics is the use of robots for picking tomatoes. Recently, … [Read more...] about MIT Robot News: Ag robotics special: Four Growers tomato picking robots and FIRA update

Does Your Robot Bestie Need a Sense of Direction?

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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!

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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!

MIT Robot News: Daniel Theobald on funding early startups and the future for ag robotics

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The agricultural robotics industry is rapidly growing, with new startups emerging to develop innovative solutions for the agricultural sector. Daniel Theobald, the founder and CEO of Vecna Robotics, is one of the pioneers of this industry, having founded his company in 2004. He has since become a leading figure in the ag-robotics space, and has a wealth of experience in funding … [Read more...] about MIT Robot News: Daniel Theobald on funding early startups and the future for ag robotics

An Introduction to OpenAI Cookbook: A Recipe for AI Success

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In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence (AI), staying up-to-date with the latest techniques and best practices is crucial. OpenAI Cookbook is a valuable resource that provides a collection of practical guides and code examples to help both beginners and experienced practitioners navigate the world of AI. In this blog post, we will explore the OpenAI Cookbook … [Read more...] about An Introduction to OpenAI Cookbook: A Recipe for AI Success