Leo.AI - your CAD copilot

One of the most beautiful things since the presentation of ChatGPT to the world, is the emergence of thousands of new products & apps, based on those capabilities.

Since November 2022 there has been an enormous amount of R&D efforts to further develop new LLMs, and on the other hand - a surge in API-based apps, built on top of those advanced LLMs.

Most of the apps we review here on the content hub communicate with one of those LLMs via API, given that each app was created as a dedicated solution to a specific set of use cases (text to image, audio to text, etc.)

Up until today, mechanical engineers and physical product designers were "left behind" - not anymore.

Introducing Leo.ai

As part of the AI tools table review, we will handpick a specific tool and elaborate on it.

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From idea to sketch in no time

The basic idea in Leo is you prompt your tool description, being as detailed as you can. The more you specify you'll get the result you expect, and beyond.

You can also upload your sketch or doodle it on the spot with Leo's whiteboard.

Then you can play a bit with the Creativity knob, before letting Leo do its thing.

For the sake of this post, I prompted it with a dreamy automated distribution system:

"The home cart is an automated distribution system for groceries that can be leased by the consumer at the supermarket exit.

It features a robust frame, adjustable loading surface for commonly used multiuse bags, and the ability to easily maneuver on any surface, including uphills and downhills, without damaging the groceries.

It has a maximum carry load ability and is designed to ensure safe transportation without causing harm to pedestrians or causing car accidents."

I made 2 attempts, one for each side of the creativity knob. Here's the more guided one:

The output you get is pretty amazing:

3 pictures, each for a possible model
Full tech spec docs for download
A text description of the product. Here is mine:

Home Cart Automated Distribution System

The Home Cart Automated Distribution System is a leased cart system designed for efficient and safe transport of groceries from supermarket to home. It features a sturdy frame, adjustable loading surface, and easy maneuvering capabilities on any surface, with a maximum carry load limit, and high safety standards.

1.Assemblies and Sub-assemblies:

1.1 Frame: Constructed from strong, lightweight materials such as aircraft-grade aluminum or carbon fiber, with a foldable design for convenient storage.

1.2 Wheels: Equipped with high-quality, puncture-resistant rubber tires, capable of safely navigating uphills, downhills, and rough terrain.

1.3 Loading Surface: Adjustable for commonly used reusable bags, with securing straps to prevent load shift during transport.

1.4 Braking System: With a highly responsive hydraulic brake system that can be operated with a simple control mechanism located on the handlebar.

1.5 Control System: With an intuitive interface for easy maneuvering, directional control, and safety features such as speed governors and obstacle detection.

2.Materials and Standards:

2.1 Frame and Structure: Made from high-quality and durable materials, such as aluminum or carbon fiber, designed to ensure maximum stability, strength and longevity.

2.2 Wheels and Tires: Constructed with puncture-resistant, high-quality rubber with a tread pattern specifically designed to offer maximum traction and control during transport.

2.3 Braking System Components: All components made to industry standards for quality and durability.

2.4 Standards: Designed and manufactured according to industry standards for quality, safety, and environmental impact assessment.

3.Tests and Quality Assurance:

3.1 Durability Testing: Extensive testing under different load conditions to assess frame rigidity and overall durability.

3.2 Maneuverability Testing: Testing for ease and safety of transport on various surfaces and terrains.

3.3 Safety Testing: Testing for compliance with relevant industry standards for pedestrian safety, braking system response time, obstacle detection and accident prevention.

3.4 Environmental Impact Assessment: Assessment for compliance with relevant standards for environmental conservation.

Here is the more creative version of Leo to the home cart idea.

As I've learned CAD and 3d modeling, I can fully appreciate the great effort & excellent work put into Leo, for it to have such advanced capabilities.

It may not be a replacement for an engineer's work, but it can certainly help their clients, or independent creators, to come up with more concrete ideas, before getting into implementation.

This is without a doubt another great step in humanity's march into a more efficient future.

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