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JoJo the Dog-Sitter Robot: A Dog's Best Friend JoJo the dog-sitter robot is on the job! He meets Doddy, a lovable dog who digs holes when left alone. JoJo puts his training at the Dog-Sitter 3000 factory to the test. Can he keep Doddy safe? A robot can be a dog’s best friend. |
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JoJo the Dog-Sitter Robot: Troubleshooting When grandkids Amelia and Jack meet JoJo, Amelia is inspired to build her own robot. While cleaning the garage to create a makerspace, JoJo gets knocked over. Can Amelia come to the rescue and fix the robot shut down? 
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Learn about the tech behind the storyHow would a Dog-Sitter 3000 robot work in the real world?
JoJo uses generative artificial intelligence (AI) to make decisions when watching his dog, Doddy. At the Dog-Sitter 3000 factory, a robot prototype is trained on data, such as videos of dogs following commands or images of animals safe for a dog to meet. A teacher would show the robot how to perform dog care tasks, such as playing fetch with a dog. Then under careful human supervision in a home test environment, the robot would practice caring for a dog. When the robot prototype is ready, it would be manufactured, tested for quality, and shipped to consumers like Josephine and Joseph. Using generative AI, robots like JoJo can continue on their own to improve their skills to become a dog’s best friend. |
About the creators |
Technical writer Victoria Thompson loves all things tech, from AI to zettabytes. As a former volunteer coach for a high school robotics team, she believes in instilling a passion for technology in students.
Software engineer Merritt Thompson is a lifelong maker and multidisciplinary artist. When two techies write a book, AI will be involved. Images of JoJo and his friends are generated by Adobe Firefly, which Merritt modifies to create the adventures of a dog-sitter robot. |
