Crankgpt

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Noted: runs a local voice conversation AI entirely on electricity generated by a hand crank · 2026-06-16
Noted: uses a Raspberry Pi 5 with custom power and audio boards · 2026-06-16
Noted: the crank's resistance increases during high-load AI processing, giving the user physical feedback · 2026-06-16

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Jun 16

CrankGPT Hand-Cranked AI Machine Runs Voice Chat on Muscle Power

A new device called CrankGPT runs a local voice conversation AI entirely on electricity generated by a hand crank. The system uses a Raspberry Pi 5 with custom power and audio boards, and the crank's resistance increases during high-load AI processing, giving the user physical feedback.