"Unlike traditional AIs, FixBot has been trained on iFixit's library of 125,000 guides, its forum and database of repair manuals. The company says there's less risk of hallucination as it pulls from and shows you the schematics it's referencing to ensure you don't order the wrong gear. Users can even upload images from their phone, so the app can point out which bit is which."
"It's what repair gurus at iFixit want to solve with FixBot, an AI-enabled app that talks you through whatever repair you're doing. The chatbot will help you diagnose the problem and then walk you step-by-step through the fix. Plus, it's voice-enabled so you won't have to get your phone all smeary when you're elbows-deep in a job. After all, iFixit's guides don't just cover fixing your electronics, but everything you might fancy doing yourself, from appliances through to cars and trucks."
FixBot guides users through diagnosing and repairing devices using step-by-step, voice-enabled instructions. It is trained on iFixit's 125,000 guides, the forum, and repair manual database to reduce hallucination by showing referenced schematics. Users can upload photos for part identification. The app monitors phone battery health in real time and will advise when replacement is needed; when replacement is required users can order parts and kits within the app. FixBot can also search manufacturer data and other repair forums but will flag information from external sources. The app is currently in beta and is free at launch with a future paid tier.
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