Phospho FAQs

Question 1

Is `phosphobot` a requirement to use Phospho?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Phospho's MCP server communicates with a local instance of `phosphobot`. `phosphobot` is an open-source software responsible for managing robot control, recording data, and supporting vision-language action (VLA) models, making it essential for Phospho's operation.

Question 2

How does Phospho facilitate robot interaction?

Accepted Answer

Phospho translates natural language commands into specific robot actions. It can retrieve live camera streams from the robot and trigger pre-recorded actions from datasets, such as picking up objects, all managed through a local `phosphobot` instance.

Question 3

What are the key features offered by Phospho?

Accepted Answer

Key features include the ability to retrieve real-time camera streams from the robot's webcam, a 'Replay tool' to trigger predefined robot actions from a dataset, and a 'phosphobot wrapper' that manages local API processes and communication for seamless robot control.

Question 4

Which large language models (LLMs) does Phospho support?

Accepted Answer

Phospho is specifically built and tailored for seamless integration with Claude Desktop, leveraging the Model Context Protocol (MCP) to enable direct natural language control and interaction.

Question 5

What is Phospho and its primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

Phospho is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server designed to enable natural language interaction and control over physical robots. It allows large language models like Claude to send commands and receive sensor data, bridging the gap between AI and robotics.

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