Recently, there has been a craze for 'dog-keeping' on Douyin and Xiaohongshu, but these 'dogs' are not traditional pets; they are an enticing robot dog. Many families are sharing videos of walking their 'dogs' on social platforms, as if showcasing their 'new favorite.' What does this phenomenon actually signify? In the year 2024, known as the 'year of embodied intelligence,' humanoid robots are finally beginning to showcase their 'intelligence' thanks to continuous technological advancements. When mentioning humanoid robots, we cannot help but refer to some star products, such as F.

Boston Dynamics has launched the latest generation of its robot dog, Spot, equipped with chatbot technology. Spot can provide tour guide services with a British accent and is accurately trained to respond. Utilizing open-source large language models like ChatGPT, Spot offers a new interactive experience, capable of answering environmental questions and possessing visual question-and-answer abilities. Boston Dynamics aims to further explore the integration of AI with robotics technology.

Boston Dynamics has developed a talking and tour guide robot dog by combining ChatGPT with a physical robot. The robot dog demonstrates self-decision-making abilities, responds to inquiries, and actively interacts with people. This innovation opens up new avenues for the practical application of large language models. Boston Dynamics plans to continue optimizing this product and expanding its applications. This technology has sparked a novel phenomenon in the field of AI for robot dogs.