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LEGO + Python + GPT = The Journey from Dad to Superdad with OpenAI and Robotics!

🕓 1:25 pm - 2:10 pm📍 Room 5 - Black Swan (Lv 2)
What happens when a 12-year-old's curiosity meets a dad's determination to be a hero? A wild, fun-filled journey into the world of AI-powered LEGO robotics! It all began when my daughter asked, "Dad, why can't ChatGPT write correct Python for our LEGO robot?" - a question that set me on a six-month mission to crack the code (literally!) and save my dad reputation. Together, we embarked on an adventure to teach GPT model how to speak LEGO, using the magic of Azure OpenAI and Python. In this exciting, hands-on session, you'll discover how we turned a simple question into a groundbreaking fun project. We'll show you how to use GPT models to control LEGO robots (Spike Prime 3), allowing them to perform actions through conversational commands—no coding required! What You’ll Learn: - The art of optimizing GPT models for specific tasks. - How to design and build a LEGO robot with Spike Prime motors and sensors. - Creating datasets for GPT to understand MicroPython. - Deploying and testing optimized GPT model using Azure OpenAI services. - Watching in awe as the robot moves based on natural language prompts. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a LEGO fan, or a parent looking to inspire your kids, this session is all about exploring the fun side of AI and robotics. Come join us as we transform a curious question into a dynamic learning experience - let’s see what happens when dad and daughter team up with GPT and LEGO !
Daniel FangDaniel Fang

It’s such a privilege to be able to run this conference and DDD Perth would love to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land in which DDD is created, presented, and shared, the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.