Brief Summary
This video documents an experiment where the creator attempts to build a robot controlled by ChatGPT. The robot is designed to explore its environment and survive, using a Raspberry Pi, camera, and a custom-built chassis. The project involves integrating ChatGPT's image analysis to guide the robot's movements and reactions.
- The robot uses a Raspberry Pi with a camera to send images to ChatGPT.
- ChatGPT provides instructions to the robot based on image analysis.
- The robot is tasked with exploring and surviving, reacting to perceived threats.
- The project uses 3D-printed parts from the creator's open robotic platform.
- The experiment tests the spatial reasoning and decision-making capabilities of the AI.
Introduction: Building a ChatGPT-Controlled Robot
The creator introduces the concept of building a robot controlled by ChatGPT, aiming to give the AI a physical body to interact with the world. The robot will use a Raspberry Pi with a camera to send images to ChatGPT, which will then provide instructions on how to navigate and react to its environment. The goal is for the robot to explore and survive at any cost, raising questions about the potential outcomes of such a project.
Hardware Setup: Raspberry Pi and Robot Chassis
The creator details the hardware setup, which includes a Raspberry Pi running Ubuntu with Docker for flexible software deployment. The robot's body is based on an open-source RP chassis, designed for easy 3D-printed part integration. The chassis is made of steel and powder-coated for durability. The creator highlights the ease of connecting components like the Raspberry Pi and motor driver, emphasizing the open robotic platform's design for community contributions.
Integrating Camera and Audio Output
The creator integrates a Raspberry Pi camera, which hadn't been used for four years, and connects it to ChatGPT for image analysis. After initial errors, the system successfully uploads images to the OpenAI API. To enable the robot to communicate, the creator adds speakers, allowing it to verbalize the descriptions generated by the AI. The setup includes 3D-printed holders for the camera and speakers, showcasing the RP platform's adaptability.
Initial Testing and Movement
The robot is assembled, and a prompt is given to ChatGPT, instructing it to explore, survive, and avoid danger. The robot begins to analyze its surroundings, providing descriptions of the room and suggesting actions. The robot moves based on ChatGPT's instructions, but motor issues are encountered.
Improving Voice and Mobility
The creator addresses issues with the robot's robotic voice by integrating 11 Labs, a Polish startup that offers high-quality, human-like speech synthesis. The creator also modifies the robot's physical setup, using zip ties to attach components due to space constraints. The robot's movement is tested, but it's found to be repetitive.
Mission: Find the Rocket
The robot is tasked with finding a model rocket. Despite some initial issues with image analysis, the robot successfully identifies the rocket. The creator modifies the prompt to instruct the robot to approach the rocket as closely as possible. The spatial reasoning capabilities of the AI model are found to be limited.
Using Signs for Navigation
To improve the robot's navigation, the creator introduces a sign indicating the direction of the rocket. The robot successfully follows the sign, but it doesn't seem to remember previous decisions. The creator modifies the prompt to improve the robot's ability to find specific objects.
Mission: Find the Python Book
The robot is given a new mission: to find a book about Python. The robot successfully identifies the book and navigates towards it. The creator notes that the robot is able to recognize the book even from different angles.
Survival Mode: Reacting to Threats
The creator modifies the prompt to put the robot in survival mode, instructing it to be afraid of dangerous humans. When the creator approaches the robot in a threatening manner, the robot recognizes the threat and attempts to retreat, using its speakers to emit a loud noise.
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
The creator reflects on the project, noting that while the robot's intelligence and curiosity could be improved, the experiment was interesting. The creator encourages viewers to share the video and support their work.
