Introducing an affordable AI-powered robotic arm that responds to your voice, ready to assist with various tabletop tasks. From picking up markers to rolling dice, its intuitive design brings convenience to your daily routines. Experience the frontier of robotics without breaking the bank, all for around $2300.
Tabletop HandyBot
Introducing the Tabletop HandyBot, an innovative low-cost AI-powered robotic arm assistant that effortlessly listens to your voice commands and executes a diverse range of tabletop tasks. Designed to enhance productivity and fun, this robotic arm can adeptly pick up and place various objects presented in its vicinity. With a total bill of materials (BOM) around $2300 USD, this solution is both accessible and functional for hobbyists and professionals alike.
Video Demonstration
Explore HandyBot in action! Check out these quick video demos of its capabilities:
System Architecture
The architecture of the Tabletop HandyBot integrates advanced components designed for optimal performance, including:
Technology Highlights
- AR4 Robot: A robust robot arm priced at $2000 that can effortlessly lift up to 5 lb dumbbells. For integration, you can utilize the ar4_ros_driver.
- Intel RealSense D435: A dependable RGBD camera available for $300, paired with the realsense-ros wrapper for seamless communication.
- Whisper Mic: A convenient library that enables the usage of OpenAI Whisper for optimal voice recognition.
- Grounding DINO: This state-of-the-art zero-shot object detector allows the HandyBot to recognize and interact with a variety of objects effectively.
- Segment Anything: A cutting-edge zero-shot object segmentation model that enhances the machine's capability to segment and understand its surroundings.
- OpenAI Assistants: Access to powerful AI through the OpenAI API, allowing the integration of ChatGPT for enhanced functionalities.
Experience the future of robotic assistance in your tabletop tasks with Tabletop HandyBot—a perfect blend of technology and innovation!