Latest news with #LEGOs
Hypebeast
13 hours ago
- Science
- Hypebeast
You Can Now Turn Text Prompts Into Lego Designs With LegoGPT AI
Summary Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) have unveiled a groundbreaking newAImodel called LegoGPT, designed to bridge the gap between natural language and physical creation. This innovative system can transform text prompts into fully buildable LEGO models, specifically focusing on vehicles. Imagine simply typing 'a red sports car with big wheels' or 'a blue spaceship with pointy wings,' and having the AI instantly generate instructions for assembling it with LEGO bricks. That's the promise of LegoGPT. The system operates by understanding natural language and processing and interpret the descriptive elements of a text prompt. It then translates the words into LEGO geometry, turning concepts into a 3D LEGO model, taking into account the unique constraints and connectivity of LEGO bricks. It provides step-by-step instructions that a human builder can follow to construct the physical model. According todezeen, the team, which is led by Ava Pun, a PhD student at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and one of the study's coauthors, hope to expand the AI model beyond LEGOs to give it real-world applications to help 'architects design structurally sound buildings or designers create custom furniture.' Pun shared with the publication, 'We wanted to bring user imagination into the physical world. Imagine if you could type in a prompt or show us a picture of a chair, and boom – we could actually make that product and ship it to you in a week or two.' This development is a significant leap in AI's ability to translate abstract ideas into tangible forms. It showcases advancements in generative AI, computational design, and robotics, demonstrating how AI can aid in creative design and engineering processes. While currently focused on vehicles, the potential applications for LEGO-GPT are vast, from educational tools to rapid prototyping and even assisting LEGO designers themselves. It's a playful yet powerful example of AI moving beyond virtual spaces into the realm of physical construction.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari engineer have awkward radio exchange after Monaco Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari engineer have awkward radio exchange after Monaco Grand Prix Show Caption Hide Caption Miami Grand Prix to feature drivable F1 cars made out of LEGOs Ever wonder what a F1 care made out of LEGOs would look like? Well the Miami Grand Prix has you covered as these unveil these drivable cars ahead of Sunday's race. Sports Pulse Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix proved a more interesting race than the most recent event at Formula 1's most iconic circuit. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen waited until the final lap to pit his Red Bull to meet the mandatory two-stop requirement and cede the lead to pole sitter Lando Norris. The McLaren driver earned the team's first win in Monaco since 2008 and his first at the track in F1, as well. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc, McLaren's Oscar Piastri, Verstappen and Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton rounded out the top five runners. After the race, Hamilton had an awkward radio exchange with his engineer Riccardo Adami. "Are you upset with me or something?" Hamilton said on the cool down lap. Adami appeared not to respond. In the closing laps of the race, Hamilton had asked Adami a question about the gap to the top four drivers. "Are they still ahead by a minute?" Hamilton asked. "Charles on [medium tires] and the McLarens on [hard tires]," Adami responded. "Lapping [1:16]. Very close to each other, fighting." "You're not answering the question but it doesn't really matter," Hamilton said. "I'm just asking, am I a minute behind or?" "48 seconds," Adami said. Hamilton answered questions about the radio communication after the race. "The information wasn't exactly that clear," Hamilton said. "I didn't fully understand [when Adami said] 'this is our race.' I didn't know what I was fighting for. Am I fighting for the next spot ahead or? When, in actual fact, I look at the data and I wasn't anywhere near any of the guys up front." Hamilton said that misunderstanding caused him to push harder than needed on his tires. The seven-time champion did manage to make up some positions in the race after a penalty for impeding during qualifying dropped him down to seventh on the starting grid. His fifth-place finish follows a fourth-place result in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix a week prior.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix 2025: TV channel, time and how to watch
Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix 2025: TV channel, time and how to watch Show Caption Hide Caption Formula 1 cars made of LEGOs race around track at Miami Grand Prix Ten Formula 1 cars made of 400,000 LEGO pieces each took to the circuit ahead of the Miami Grand Prix. Few motorsports events in the world have the same draw as the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix. The crown jewel of the F1 calendar sees some of the biggest names in sports and entertainment in attendance to see some of the best drivers in the world battle in close quarters. Despite the star-studded group of attendees, the Monaco Grand Prix often is far from an exciting race. The nature of modern F1 cars means passing is nearly impossible in the tight, twisting corners with barriers just inches away from cars at almost every point of the Circuit de Monaco. First season in red: Lewis Hamilton's F1 transition to Ferrari is a work in progress Qualifying is more important at Monaco than any other track on the F1 calendar. How the cars line up on Sunday is often how they'll end up come the checkered flag. Things could be different this year, though, as F1 officials have mandated all drivers must use at least three different sets of tires, which requires at least two pit stops during the race. That's a change from the two-set minimum for dry conditions for all other races. Tire wear in Monaco is low because it's the slowest track on the calendar. That means we could see teams get creative in choosing how best to deploy the two-stop minimum. Monaco's close barriers often mean a crash is near-inevitable which could a wrench into teams' plans. It could be a more exciting race than we've seen in Monte Carlo in recent years. Here's how to catch the action: How to watch the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix: TV, streaming Here are the options for F1 viewers in the U.S.: Date: Sunday, May 25 Sunday, May 25 Time: 9 a.m. ET 9 a.m. ET Location: Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco TV: ABC, ESPN3 ABC, ESPN3 Streaming: ESPN+, F1TV, Fubo Watch the 2025 Formula 1 championship season with Fubo
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
'There Are No Crumbs In My Car' — People Are Sharing The Subtle Signs That Someone Doesn't Have Kids, And These Are Hilariously Accurate
Having children is one of life's greatest joys. Buuuuut... becoming a parent definitely changes your life in some very notable ways. At a certain point, it becomes pretty easy to tell who has children and who doesn't just from the subtle (or not so subtle) ways people live their lives. Honing in on that idea, Reddit user u/prince-pauper prompted the r/Millennials community saying, "Tell me you don't have kids without telling me you don't have kids," and the answers are actually hilarious and so spot-on. 1."I just binge-watched an entire TV show this past weekend, and I finish a book about every two weeks." —u/maychi 2."I have white and cream colored furniture and knick-knacks around my house." —u/SpeakerSignal8386 3."There are no crumbs in my car." —u/lmjns2792 4."I don't know what/who Bluey is." —u/pEter-skEeterR45 5."Silence." —u/Substantial-Mix-3013 6."I drive a two-seater." —u/TheBlooDred 7."There's a bong on my coffee table." —u/Diagonaldog 8."I baked my dog a quesadilla and served it to her on the deck." —u/Lothar_the_Lurker "I bought my dog a ball pit and 2000 balls." —u/catnip_sandwich "My dog has a wardrobe." —u/Aivix_Geminus 9."I'm drunk at Disney right now." —u/inyoni 10."My house is as clean after work as it was before work." —u/dalek-predator 11."We forgot it was Easter." —u/sammy_from_miami 12."My husband and I have sex whenever we feel like it, in whichever room in the house we want. And we never have to keep it down." —u/Jolie97 13."I get to enjoy quiet weekend mornings sipping on my coffee that's still hot." —u/CrisBasile89 14."My wife and I travel multiple times a year on modest salaries." —u/LeatherFruitPF 15."I eat whatever I want without having to sneak anything or explain it. I can cook whichever meal I like any night of the week, or I can cook nothing and pick at some cheese." —u/pEter-skEeterR45 16."I'm in my 30s and I still have to sit at the kid's table at Christmas." —u/mlo9109 17."My spouse and I buy LEGOs for ourselves and build them over days or weeks, depending on the set." —u/k0cksuck3r69 18."Want to see my giant Build-A-Bear Capybara plushie I bought after I got my new Totoro tattoo?" —u/mazokugirl451 19."I went to two concerts in the last week." —u/whatifdog_wasoneofus 20."I can lie in bed all day if I'm sick." —u/ultrasagittarius 21."I watch cartoons because I want to, not because I have to." —u/LittleBraveButton 22."My only worry while flying is if I'm sitting near somebody else's kid." —u/ironwheatiez And finally, this heartfelt admission follwed by a hilarious response: 23."I just do whatever I want when I want. I just had cereal for a wee snack. Had a bath. Watching Big Brother. In the morning, I'll have enough money to go get coffee and breakfast. Then I can just go shopping or see friends after work. However, I'd love nothing more than to have a little one to get ready and love." —u/lidlbitalexis "You can rent one of mine."—u/lostinthewild07 What are your subtle or not-so-subtle signs that scream "I do not have children"? Tell me in the comments! Note: Some responses have been edited for length/clarity.
Buzz Feed
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
'There Are No Crumbs In My Car' — People Are Sharing The Subtle Signs That Someone Doesn't Have Kids, And These Are Hilariously Accurate
Having children is one of life's greatest joys. Buuuuut... becoming a parent definitely changes your life in some very notable ways. At a certain point, it becomes pretty easy to tell who has children and who doesn't just from the subtle (or not so subtle) ways people live their lives. 1. "I just binge-watched an entire TV show this past weekend, and I finish a book about every two weeks." 2. "I have white and cream colored furniture and knick-knacks around my house." 3. "There are no crumbs in my car." 4. "I don't know what/who Bluey is." 5. " Silence." 6. "I drive a two-seater." Stockbyte / Getty Images 7. "There's a bong on my coffee table." 8. "I baked my dog a quesadilla and served it to her on the deck." Curly_photo / Getty Images 9. "I'm drunk at Disney right now." 10. "My house is as clean after work as it was before work." 11. "We forgot it was Easter." Jacob Wackerhausen / Getty Images 12. "My husband and I have sex whenever we feel like it, in whichever room in the house we want. And we never have to keep it down." 13. "I get to enjoy quiet weekend mornings sipping on my coffee that's still hot." 14. "My wife and I travel multiple times a year on modest salaries." 15. "I eat whatever I want without having to sneak anything or explain it. I can cook whichever meal I like any night of the week, or I can cook nothing and pick at some cheese." 16. "I'm in my 30s and I still have to sit at the kid's table at Christmas." 17. "My spouse and I buy LEGOs for ourselves and build them over days or weeks, depending on the set." 18. "Want to see my giant Build-A-Bear Capybara plushie I bought after I got my new Totoro tattoo?" Asier Lopez / Getty Images 19. "I went to two concerts in the last week." Zamrznutitonovi / Getty Images 20. "I can lie in bed all day if I'm sick." Eggeeggjiew / Getty Images 21. "I watch cartoons because I want to, not because I have to." Skynesher / Getty Images 22. "My only worry while flying is if I'm sitting near somebody else's kid." 23. "I just do whatever I want when I want. I just had cereal for a wee snack. Had a bath. Watching Big Brother. In the morning, I'll have enough money to go get coffee and breakfast. Then I can just go shopping or see friends after work. However, I'd love nothing more than to have a little one to get ready and love." —u/ lidlbitalexis
