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日本語(JA) ネットも電源も不要、手回し発電でAIと会話できる「CrankGPT」 https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://fabscene .com/new/make/crankgpt-raspberry-pi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=crank

AI conversation possible with hand-crank power on Raspberry Pi

By PulseAugur Editorial · [1 sources] ·

Squeez Labs has developed "CrankGPT," a project that allows for AI conversation using only a hand-crank generator for power. This experimental setup runs on a Raspberry Pi 5, eliminating the need for batteries or cloud connectivity, and operates only while the generator is being cranked. The project faced challenges with power fluctuations during AI processing, which would cause the generator's protection circuit to momentarily cut power. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates the potential for low-power AI applications, reducing reliance on constant power and cloud infrastructure.

RANK_REASON This is a novel application of existing hardware for AI, but not a release of a new AI model or core AI research.

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AI conversation possible with hand-crank power on Raspberry Pi

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 日本語(JA) · [email protected] ·

    No internet or power needed, converse with AI using hand-cranked power generation "CrankGPT" https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://fabscene.com/new/make/crankgpt-raspberry-pi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=crank

    ネットも電源も不要、手回し発電でAIと会話できる「CrankGPT」 https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://fabscene .com/new/make/crankgpt-raspberry-pi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=crankgpt-raspberry-pi

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