We are working on a new project on using
Large Language Models (LLMs) to prototype physical products. The project is called
Conversational Prototyping: Leveraging generative AI to support iterative device production and testing and is funded by the UKRI
pro² network+. The project is a collaboration with
Poppe and Partners in Amsterdam, and we are working with two external partners:
Datalink Electronics in Loughborough and
Electric Circus in Amsterdam.
In the projects, we are trying to harness the power of LLMs in a new way, by letting them perform different functions in a physical product, that are developed in a conversation with the designer. This is inspired by the idea of
Intelligence on Tap, which considers
artificial intelligence as a new design material. By working with two different partners - an electronics device manufacturer, and a robotic performance group - we will create entirely new ways to dynamically prototype new and exciting functionality in these products.
You can read more about Conversational Prototyping as well as the other projects that have been funded by the pro² network+ here!
