I'm trying to create a robot for my school's science exhibition that integrates ChatGPT so it can have real-time conversations with me. I find ChatGPT's conversational abilities to be incredibly lifelike, making it feel like I'm chatting with a real person. My idea involves adding a webcam so the robot can see images and respond based on what I show it. Eventually, I plan on adding sensors and possibly legs for movement, but for now, I want it to stay stationary.
I'm considering using a Raspberry Pi 3 B+ for this project, as I believe it has the necessary computing power to run ChatGPT's API and OpenCV for image processing. My main question is whether the Raspberry Pi is sufficient for my needs or if it's overkill, and should I look for something less powerful to save on costs? Since this is my first project, I'm open to any tips or suggestions you might have! Thanks a bunch! (And sorry if my English isn't great!)
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Raspberry Pi is reliable but think about testing with a few different boards first. There are other single-board computers that might work too! Don't feel you have to stick with the Pi just because it’s popular. For video processing, yes, a webcam is cool, but just remember that data load can be tricky. You might find yourself dealing with delays as you go. Test early and often to find what fits best!
Great reminder to experiment with different boards. That could make a real difference!
Using a Raspberry Pi is a solid choice, especially for beginners. It has a good ecosystem and lots of resources to help you. However, keep in mind that while it can definitely handle running ChatGPT, adding a webcam introduces more data processing, which might slow things down. Instead of streaming video, consider taking snapshots to save on bandwidth; that way, you can still get responses based on images without overwhelming the Pi. Just keep an eye on latency issues!
Totally agree! Using photos is a smarter move for keeping things smooth and responsive.
Thanks for the tip about photos! I'll definitely consider that.
Thanks for the insight! I’ll make sure to explore other options.