GPT-4 chatbot for bio-inspired design
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BIDARA is a GPT-4 powered chatbot designed to assist scientists and engineers in applying biomimicry principles to sustainable design. It guides users through the Biomimicry Institute's Design Process, enabling them to emulate nature's strategies for innovation.
How It Works
BIDARA acts as a research assistant, prompting users through the five stages of the Biomimicry Design Process: Define, Biologize, Discover, Abstract, and Emulate. It leverages GPT-4's capabilities to reframe challenges in biological terms, identify natural models, distill biological strategies into design-neutral language, and facilitate the translation of these strategies into potential solutions. The system emphasizes iterative feedback and encourages users to consider systems thinking and nature's unifying patterns.
Quick Start & Requirements
.env
file with OPENAI_API_KEY
, DISCORD_TOKEN
, and SEMANTIC_SCHOLAR_API_KEY
, then run python3 bot.py
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Maintenance & Community
Licensing & Compatibility
Limitations & Caveats
The project relies heavily on GPT-4, requiring API access and associated costs. The README mentions a web version with more features, suggesting the current Discord version might be less comprehensive or a precursor. Specific licensing details for commercial use are not provided.
3 months ago
Inactive