Pepper Robot

Pepper, a humanoid robot, is the subject of ongoing research focused on improving its human-robot interaction capabilities and exploring its applications in diverse fields. Current research emphasizes enhancing Pepper's communication skills through integration of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and advanced speech recognition (ASR) systems such as Whisper, alongside improvements in perception and real-time processing of audio and visual data using techniques like convolutional neural networks and Kalman filters. These advancements aim to address limitations in natural language understanding, responsiveness, and the robot's ability to handle overlapping speech, ultimately improving its usability in healthcare, education, and therapeutic settings.