Tool Use - AI Conversations Control Your Computer with Your Voice (& Feet??) Using AI (ft. CJ Pais)
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Mar 25, 2025 CJ Pais, an independent developer and LlamaFile maintainer, dives into the revolutionary world of hands-free computing. He discusses how AI is enabling voice control and even foot pedals for a more intuitive user experience. Topics include the impact of AI on accessibility and productivity, as well as future developments in augmented and virtual reality. CJ shares insights on enhancing community interactions through technology, highlighting the balance between innovation and personal accountability.
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Voice Enables Physical Design Workflows
- Voice unlocks many non-text tasks like CAD, Blender, and 3D printing interactions that are painful with keyboard/mouse.
- CJ uses programmatic tools like OpenSCAD and envisions richer AI-voice collaboration for physical design workflows.
Foot Pedal Beats Macro Pad For Hands-Free Input
- CJ repurposed a small macro pad into a foot pedal to trigger voice transcription and found he used it far more often.
- The foot pedal is a Cherry MX switch on a microcontroller that emulates a keyboard press-and-hold for Super Whisper.
Voice Today Heads Up Displays Tomorrow
- Voice is powerful for solo work but socially awkward in public, making AR and heads-up displays a more natural long-term interface.
- CJ imagines surf updates and small info appearing in a corner of your vision instead of full apps.