In a significant leap forward for robotics and automation, a new AI-driven method has emerged that can generate executable code for robots based on simple text descriptions. This innovative approach treats capabilities - the functions a robot or machine can perform - as contracts that AI uses to produce the necessary code. By leveraging large language models (LLMs) and a technique called retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), this method can tap into vast libraries of existing code and interfaces, allowing for the creation of skill implementations across different programming languages. The beauty of this system lies in its flexibility and customizability; users can integrate their own libraries and resource interfaces into the AI's code generation process, making it adaptable to a wide range of robotics projects. For instance, in a proof-of-concept demonstration, this method was used to control an autonomous mobile robot using Python and the Robot Operating System 2 (ROS2), showcasing its potential to streamline robotics development. With the ability to generate code quickly and accurately, developers can focus more on the creative aspects of robotics, such as designing new capabilities and applications. This breakthrough has the potential to democratize robotics development, making it accessible to a broader audience, including those without extensive programming knowledge. As this technology continues to evolve, we can expect to see rapid advancements in robotics, with more sophisticated and capable robots being developed at an unprecedented pace. The future of robotics is here, and it's being written in code - by AI.
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Capability-Driven Skill Generation with LLMs: A RAG-Based Approach for Reusing Existing Libraries and Interfaces
Imagine describing your robot's tasks in plain language and having AI instantly write the complex code to make it happen - welcome to the future of robotics, where development just got a whole lot easier and faster!

Original paper: https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.03295
Authors: Luis Miguel Vieira da Silva, Aljosha K\"ocher, Nicolas K\"onig, Felix Gehlhoff, Alexander Fay