b4mad/racing-paddock

[FEATURE] RBR Car Insight Copilot

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Overview:

The RBR Car Insight Copilot is a new application within the B4MAD Racing Website Project's copilot feature, specifically designed for Richard Burns Rally (RBR) enthusiasts. This application provides drivers with unique and valuable information about their chosen car at the beginning of each racing session, enhancing their understanding and connection with the vehicle they're driving.

Key Features:

  1. RBR-Specific Functionality: This copilot application is exclusively activated for Richard Burns Rally sessions.

  2. One-Time Insight Delivery: The car information is provided once per session, typically at the start, to avoid distracting the driver during the race.

  3. Dynamic Car Information Retrieval: Utilizes the car's name to fetch relevant and interesting facts from a Large Language Model (LLM).

  4. Text-to-Speech Conversion: Converts the retrieved car information into speech for audio delivery to the driver.

  5. Seamless Integration: Works alongside existing copilot applications within the B4MAD Racing ecosystem.

Functionality:

  1. Car Identification: When a new RBR session starts, the copilot identifies the selected car model.

  2. LLM Query: The application sends a query to a pre-configured LLM, asking for concise, relevant information about the identified car. This may include historical facts, performance characteristics, or interesting trivia.

  3. Content Curation: The response from the LLM is processed to ensure it's appropriate in length and content for in-game delivery.

  4. Text-to-Speech Conversion: The curated content is converted into speech using a text-to-speech engine.

  5. Audio Delivery: The generated audio is sent to the driver's interface, playing at an appropriate moment early in the session (e.g., during the countdown to start).

User Benefits:

  • Enhanced Immersion: Provides drivers with interesting context about their chosen vehicle, deepening their connection to the game.
  • Educational Value: Offers bite-sized learning opportunities about different rally cars.
  • Improved User Experience: Adds a unique, personalized touch to each racing session.

Technical Considerations:

  • Integration with existing RBR telemetry systems to identify car selection.
  • API connection to a suitable LLM service.
  • Implementation of a robust text-to-speech system compatible with the existing audio delivery mechanisms.
  • Caching system to store car information and reduce repeated LLM queries.

Future Enhancements:

  • Expand to support other racing simulators beyond RBR.
  • Allow users to customize the type of car information they receive (e.g., focus on history, performance, or trivia).
  • Integrate with a community feature where users can contribute their own car facts.

This new RBR Car Insight Copilot adds an engaging and educational dimension to the racing experience, further distinguishing the B4MAD Racing Website Project in the competitive landscape of racing simulation platforms.