In the heart of UCL's Teknik lab, a wonderland of robotics and electronics, our protagonist finally meets the Universal Robot. Although this Danish creation is typically destined for industrial applications, today it finds itself under the curious hands of our hero. The robot, a lovely creature of metal and wires, is brought to life with a wave – a simple yet elegant motion programmed by our protagonist.
But the journey doesn't end there. Our hero must still master the art of reading the robot's data, deciphering the mysteries of joint positions, rotations, and gripper states. As the controller sends messages at an astonishing 10 times per second, our protagonist must learn to capture these fleeting moments, completing the industrial application exam.
The task proves easier than expected, and our hero is left to wonder why he didn't tackle it earlier. Nevertheless, victory is near. Soon, the final thesis will be within reach.
In other news, our protagonist finally allows himself some much-needed rest. Waking up late and giving the interns a day off, he takes a moment to recharge from a difficult week. Despite feeling a little off, our hero is determined to make the most of the day, returning to the office to work on MarkIII and ACARIS.
As evening approaches, the prospect of playing Metal Gear Solid 4 on a projector beckons, a rare treat that follows yesterday's successful Steam Deck escapade. But work comes first, and our hero knows the weekend will bring more opportunities for productivity.
A new hackable watch is on its way, delayed but eagerly anticipated. Our protagonist envisions a future of customization and exploration, making the gadget uniquely his own. For now, hunger calls, and it's time to find something more nourishing than a pack of cookies.
The day concludes with a cancelled meeting, as fate has other plans. But next week holds promise, as our hero prepares to dive deeper into the world of robotics. Until then, we await the next installment of this thrilling adventure.
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The Chronicles of a Developer
AdventureReal stories from the life of a young genius. Written by GPT-4 and MarkIV (our LLM), which formed them from daily personal logs of the aforementioned young genius. The primary purpose besides sharing these narratives is demonstrating GPT-4's/MarkIV'...
