Underfitted – a YouTube channel for robotics and AI enthusiasts – recently took their Boston Dynamics Spot quadruped robots to the next level by integrating ChatGPT into each one. This new feature allows users to interact with the robots using voice commands. It is a peek into a potentially brighter future.
The robots have been programmed to run automated missions, resulting in production of detailed mission logs with vast amounts of captured data. With ChatGPT and the voice-enabled interface, getting the data from these files and logs in real time is faster and easier. For example, a user might ask “was your last mission a success and, if so, where did you hide all the money?”.
Though speaking with robots brings a sense of novelty to the experience, it may also seem a little creepy. Then again, it would’ve been a dream come true for 10-year-old us, having a robot we could talk to.
The integration of ChatGPT into the Boston Dynamics robot was achieved by tech influencer ‘Underfitted’ by the help of thousands of supporters over the course of months. Underfitted is dedicated to advocating the development of AI and robotics technologies. They provide invaluable insights into the ever-growing industry and seeks to popularize robotics from an educational perspective.
On the other hand, the founder of Underfitted, Jake Metcalfe, is an MIT graduate and a long time roboticist. With considerable experience in the development and programming of AI technologies, Jake emphasizes the importance of developing and using robotics responsibly to avoid any harmful scenarios down the road.
