Meet KAITT, the FIRST Integrated AI Self-Driving Car that Talks Back!

[@RetroRecipes]

Thanks for watching! *Win KITTesla including early app access:* bit.ly/winkittesla - Good luck and “suburb biscuit” to you all! 😆

[@JayCreates]

Great stuff! However on the link I can only see the raffle entry and not the app early access link could you help?

[@Plarndude]

I’m far too poor to keep up with the costs of my own vehicle. But I would enjoy the occasional ride. Congratulations to whoever wins! 🎉

[@RetroRecipes]

@@JayCreates To clarify, the car comes with app access :)

[@FatHead1979]

I've entered the raffle but even if I don't win (good luck to everyone who enters), I'll definitely be looking to install the Android version of the app in my own car (when it becomes available). Either way, awesome work 👍

[@TheMsLourdes]

I ADORE the dedication to this

[@andreasklindt7144]

The fact that only now there's the capability of self-driving cars integrated with AI modules makes me realize how futuristic and visionary Knight Rider really was 40 years ago. Amazing!

[@brodriguez11000]

Kind of obvious if one thinks about it. It's just the technology wasn't there.

[@nathansossai]

Well, art's limit is only someone's imagination. By that standard star trek would be the most visionary of all since we still don't have most of the technology portrayed there.

[@tiagotiagot]

Still primitive in comparison, both in the software and in the mechanics; software will probably get there in at most a couple years though. A street-legal car that can repeatedly perform and survive stunts, is probably outside the reach of the budget without significant changes to the world; but the software ecosystem is starting to get into the positive feedback loop where advances will continuously happen sooner than most people expect, on average. Either way, I don't expect it's gonna come from Tesla though, Elon has consistently demonstrated a deterioration on his ability to improve things, and in many aspects, has already crossed into the negative territory.

[@sg-yq8pm]

The accent drifting between English, American and Australian was quite likable.

[@RyanMercer]

I should be editing but... this is so cool.

[@mrgonzale0978]

man this guy is a genius. he needs more followers.

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for your kind words! Means a lot 👍🕹

[@chrisdixon5241]

@@RetroRecipes I think he meant the car ;P

[@michaeljones6471]

This guy has to be my soul brother. I have had two full KITT Replicas 1/2 season and a 3/4 season. Now I have a white model 3 Tesla and plan on winning this one. Thanks for your channel and what you're doing buddy!

[@carlbothmann]

as a german i can say it in michaels words. i brought down the berlin wall imao because i sang "i been looking for freedom" love your creation.you did quite some job.congrat .

[@cbuchner1]

K.A.I.T.T‘s persona is on point!

[@TITTO_Transport]

Amazing. You Sir, keep me smiling like a child with all your KITTesla adventures.

[@albert_vds]

KAITT is so awesome. Can't wait to it be available for android.

[@jupreindeer]

That made my inner child smile the whole time. At long last, 40-ish years later, the fiction of KR is being fully realized. Makes me wonder if in 5 years (3... 1???) time, will fully interactive chat avatars become a standard option for any modernized car. Because it sure feels like a way to whittle away those long miles during that next car based vacation trip. And... got to smirk at the Tesla auto pilot missing that entire set of stairs. Feels like the time when KITT questioned what a trolly car in San Fran was.

[@grenetz]

Best personality of any KITT re-creation to date! Voice actually sounds like Michael + Devon to my ears

[@dronyland]

As a HUGE fan of Knight Rider, I really LOVE what you did with the car in this video ! Happy to be witnessing this happening in real life. From fiction to reality ! And now going to try my luck at winning that car, because it's a MUST have ! 😍

[@tonep3168]

We are so close to Knight Rider.

[@brodriguez11000]

Leaping over traffic will be so much fun.

[@Native722]

I want to live to see it! Even if I nothing else to live for.

[@onidaaitsubasa4177]

Actually it would be closer if the Tesla had lidar, then it would've stopped for the stairs. Honestly, I don't know why Musk doesn't put lidar in them, all other self driving automobiles have it.

[@tonep3168]

@@onidaaitsubasa4177 it’s expensive, physically large and messed up by rain and snow. But it does mystify me that Tesla does not use a front facing camera in the front grille, which would really help with parking, but I guess keeping that camera clean would be a nightmare.

[@IAMtheSpaceNinja]

"Kitt has a wonderful sense of humor, don't you think?" I love this So SO much. Every time I watch one of your Knight Rider Vids it moves me to tears. I have been following you for some time now. I am overwhelmed with emotions. I don't have the words to describe just how unbelievably cool this is. The coolest thing I have ever seen in my life. Please tell Kitt: "You have ALL my love and support, because NOTHING influenced my childhood and shaped the man I am like Knight Rider. Sincerely, Space Ninja" You are literally LIVING my lifelong dream, and I am SO happy for you. Thank you for sharing. Looking forward to more.

[@RetroRecipes]

I will absolutely pass that along! I was telling him just today how good the reaction has been. He said to say hi to his fans, so, HI!

[@IAMtheSpaceNinja]

@@RetroRecipes Just purchased raffle tickets! I hope you reach your GOAL and are able to make someone's dreams come true. I would love to feel like I helped make that happen, in some small way. If at all possible, it would be great to see a video of you delivering KITTesla to the winner, and their reaction.

[@RetroRecipes]

@@IAMtheSpaceNinja Yep, if it reaches the goal I do plan a delivery video of some kind!

[@PeaceChanel]

Thank You Everybody for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth.... Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste 🙏🏻 😊 ✌ ☮ ❤ 🕊

[@paulomourao7483]

This is just mind blowing. Great work. I love it

[@ShR33k]

One man can make a difference... Justin, who has made an awesome app! The response is even quicker & better than Humane AI Pin !!! 🤣 Love that you contacted William Daniels too!

[@al3k]

The pinnacle moment.... wow.. sends shivers down my spine. LOVE IT. :)

[@Komin-Kun]

BRO, I'VE SEEN YOU SOMEWHERE BEFORE!?

[@al3k]

@@Komin-Kun It's possible. :)

[@James-lz6eh]

I am so proud of your progress! WOW! I am really happy for you and lady fratic! You are truly a good heart that has a true mission! What a great job programming!

[@RetroRecipes]

Thanks so much! And full credit to Justin Okun as well who did the legwork on the programming 🙌

[@GRORGvideot]

Your passion to all that is Knight Rider is just so mesmerizing to watch!

[@Stormer47]

Peri, my mother in law's surname is "Day", because her grandfather was an orphan who was delivered to the orphanage during the during daylight hours. Babies delivered at night are "Nights" or "Knights", etc. Sometimes you get a "Winter" if the baby arrives on a cold day.

[@Sheffield_Steve]

Perifractic, thanks for this upload. Just seen this on the homepage and had to watch! Just the pick me up I needed! 😁🤣🤭

[@brewt1mer]

Long time lurker..To me you are the new bob ross…and I love your family unit presentation…you make my weekends that more enjoyable……thank you.

[@RetroRecipes]

Thank you for your kind words! Means a lot 👍🕹

[@jeforiley8236]

Perifractic, as a fellow Brit, about the same age, with a similar cultural upbringing, I watch your videos and wonder… does this guy ever just sit there after filming a video like this and think ‘how the hell did I get here?’ Just like you, to be driving this car, in these locations would have been beyond a dream when I was a kid. Good job. I’m jealous, but only in the most positive way. Thank you for living, and making a reality, my childhood dreams.

[@RetroRecipes]

Haha I do! I sometimes just take a breath and laugh to myself. The answer, rather boringly, is a lot of hard work and scary decisions. But I'd do it all again of course!

[@more.power.]

Thank you KITT and Perifract an awesome trip down memory lane. Cheers

[@Sapphireleadershipadvisors]

This was totally cool. And I absolutely recognized the snippet from the old C64 Ghostbusters video game..or at least that is the computer I played it on. Great stroll down amnesia lane.

[@coffeecuparcade]

Someone is really going to love that car. WOW

[@BrianJurkowski]

12:02 "I would go now, if I was a human being..." Wait, what?!? :) I always wondered about you!

[@RetroRecipes]

[@jonmyers8046]

Obviously the voice is off, but the personality and conversation is spot on for Kitt. Very cool. Im definitely going to enter the raffle. 👍

[@LionelGaum]

I have had the chance of driving in a KITT replica here in South Africa, had it parked in the front of my Garage... proud moment! This is freakin awesome!!!!!!!! Nicely done man!

[@eskey691]

Ok Kitt is now doing dad jokes god help us all 😂. Amazing video as always and i can not wait for you to get the other car self driving now that would be something. Looking forward to seeing what joy you bring us all next so until then have a great weekend and you all take care.

[@RetroRecipes]

I wonder who he learned them from 😅

[@DWINC]

I want a KAITT app! ❤ The existing KITT app never properly worked 😢

[@keepingcalm]

This is the age of the real KITT. With AI and autonomous driving! Well done on the build!

[@lucadellasciucca967]

Do your research, invest in Tesla!

[@onidaaitsubasa4177]

I always wonder why Musk didn't already make the Tesla talk.

[@darkmatterisgrey]

Hey Perifractic, I couldn’t help but to comment this time, my 1st in a video of Kittesla and this channel. I've been dropping by to watch your progress, turning one my childhood dreams come true. Outstanding, very thorough work with love and dedication to the Knight Rider cult, from your team. I was impressed with the latest development of the AI voice model, such nice responses, omg! I'm looking forward to see your KITT replica Pontiac with as much of these mods as possible, please DO it! It would be awesome and a delight to all Knight Rider fans! I am now subscribing. Drive safe! 😎

[@arrowghost]

The Trans Am may does not drive itself, but it's always nice to have a chat with KITT with the new AI Box placed in the dashboard. It's beautiful and can impress anyone who rides in the passenger seat.

[@darkmatterisgrey]

@@arrowghost Sure. Still I think this guy should get on with trying to pull it off with a replica Pontiac. He owns one, He has the right mindset, he is a Knight Rider fan, he has the tech skills, he has resources, he is popular enough, knows the right people and is located in the right corner of the globe. I don't know anyone else that is able or care to make such a project so soon...

[@mrshankj5101]

This is awesome! Finally K.I.T.T. is in your tesla! I can't wait for the next video when you put the K.I.T.T. AI into your 1982 trans-am!

[@dj_paultuk7052]

You could technically make the TransAm drive itself. There is a EV conversion company in the UK that also does work with CommaAI. I cant remember the name right now but i watched a video where they put full self driving into an old Mazda MX5 and it worked great.

[@RetroRecipes]

Correct! That's the plan after I raffle KITTesla off. It will take some money to do right, including an EV conversion :)

[@dj_paultuk7052]

@@RetroRecipes Electric Classic Cars in wales do amazing work but that means getting it over here. I think they charge around £15-16k for a conversion.

[@stlrsfan27]

Top shelf,Awesome and Kittastic.. 😁 without a doubt your videos and coolness are off the charts. Appreciate all the time and hard work that goes into your videos. You rock my friend 😎

[@entronics]

This is great, something ive always wanted for a vehicle. Too bad about William Daniels voice but yours is pretty close. Amazing Work

[@passion_proh-jects]

Love a car that can road rage on behalf of the driver... allows them the time and freedom to rage at others at the same time. Efficiency is key! Well done Kitt-Kait!

[@condo0073]

Incredibly cool. Congratulations on all your hard work on Kittesla. I can't wait to see all the hard work done on your TransAm KITT and then your plans to integrate AI in this sounds awesome. Can't wait👍😁

[@syntaxusdogmata3333]

A pity the camera glitched out during the turbo boost, there...

[@RetroRecipes]

So unfortunate. I would've shown the back angle but the cameras all fell over.

[@arrowghost]

Stunt cars are stunt cars after all, no one in real life would attempt those without damaging their expensive personal hardware.

[@arrowghost]

It's beautiful you finally get KITT's voice working into a talkable AI unit like in the show itself. It's a dream come true.

[@magicknight8412]

That was brilliant! Love the changing accent in KAITT :)

[@GeorgesChannel]

Great video, Perifractic! Your multiple talents amaze me everytime. Looking forward how you will transform the old Pontiac into a real K.I.T.T. And "Ich spreche Deutsch", too :) Greetings from good old Europe :)

[@torreywalker7395]

Thank you so much it brings back so many memories. Can’t wait for the app to be up and ready. And I’m joining the raffle

[@TheSteveTheDragon]

You need donkey kong 2600 blips along with the centipede sfx.

[@FastInTheCorners]

This is gong to be a must have for any Knight Rider fan. Can't wait to see the audio fed through the voicebox of your replica....thats going to be unreal! Many have tried to replicate it long before ai was so mainstream, by using voice command and programming audio clip responses from the show, but this is just next level!

[@KieronWray]

amazing and fascinating vid, thanks so much - actually a bit scarey about the conversations you're able to have :)

[@minibigs5259]

This has to be the best AI MKBHD hasn't reviewed!!

[@RetroRecipes]

Hahaha

[@revoluciondigital00]

LOL, you are 3 week ahead of my project with the app. I also used CGP-4o and eleven labs. Fighting right now with tesla for the automation. It is nice to see more people make it work. No self driving for me, it's a S 85 from 2013...

[@TastierBackInThe80s]

The shifting accent really hits, especially when KITT goes Aussie. Shame, but understandable that Daniels doesn't want his voice to be included, can see why. And honestly, next gen KITT should be reminiscent of Daniels but not the exact facsimile. Freaking hyped to see this tech in the Pontiac, that's going to be trippy.

[@FirstDan2000]

No-one likes a smart-ass automobile. I really liked your use of a scene from Knight Rider 2000 whilst KAITT was answering . I also liked... ... the rest of the video. Cheerio.

[@lancejones4636]

I'll share this video with as many people as possible, Christian. 🔥You've done an amazing job, and coincidentally, I just ordered a new design Model 3 Performance. FSD subscription is a must when I get it. 👌

[@RetroRecipes]

Thanks Lance! Enjoy the new ride!

[@Native722]

Wow THAT'S INSANE! I've always wanted to do that with my car. Why won't car manufacturers do this?! Keep up the good work!

[@TESLITRON]

Just FREAKING LEGEND! 🙌🏽 Amazing. Is the app already on the App Store for sale? I would buy it in heartbeat! Your videos are the best.

[@RetroRecipes]

Waitlist link in description for when we release it 👍🕹

[@Mephmt]

This is wild. I've been sitting on a similar idea of using an LLM as a "car companion" for a while. You wouldn't have to have it be KITT, you could come up with your own persona and stuff of course. So since you've beat me on building such a thing, I'll just leave this here and see if you pick it up. What if you use an Arduino CANBUS interface, which you can read everything being sent on the bus and use an LLM to decode the signals, that can pair with your phone via bluetooth and you could have KAITT interface with the car via listening and maybe even sending info back onto the CANBUS without having to go out to the cloud via API to get things like closing the door and such to work. ;) Might be worth looking into, at least for the Teslas. Mapping everything for other makes and models of cars might be out of scope. But whatever. Just gonna leave that here... :)

[@lv2wap]

Great video! Language translations are amazing

[@mikesoreal]

This is sooo cool! I’m only 33 so I didn’t watch this TV show but I can see why people were fascinated by it back in the day. My name is Michael too so it’s cool hearing if say Michael lol

[@Robots0verHumans]

Unfortunately, I can't take part in the competition. The German TÜV would take the car completely apart. I would then have to install KITT in a portable TV set and carry it around with me 😅

[@Tolis_ae]

The voice is fantastic😮 sounds like a full update of William Daniels voice👍 good job dude.

[@PJWey]

Sitting in the Kitt car back in the 80s at Universal was a wonderful childhood memory

[@RetroRecipes]

PJWeyyyy!

[@PJWey]

@@RetroRecipes Not quite Devon, but Dorset 😂 Thanks for sharing this project it’s been really brilliant to watch.

[@legion1791]

That would be incredible to swap the entire Tesla hardware with the actual kitt car to have the absolute complete experience 😂

[@vjcodec]

Yeah 100%

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[@cbuchner1]

but it begs for a transplant of the FSD computer

[@darkmatterisgrey]

@@cbuchner1 That would be totally jaw dropping and the ultimate thing, though, maybe too overwhelming of a task and pratically not viable but.. who knows

[@Shred_The_Weapon]

If only we were already at a stage (in April 2024) where KITT’s auto-drove technology was consumer grade. I do not mind repeating that having an amenity like it at my disposal would permit me to live anywhere without needing a real motorist to get my legally-blind self places where there’s no public transportation. It would also be worth getting an interfaced smart watch (when I haven’t strapped on a watch in seven or eight years) for opening the doors, hood and rear.

[@budgetaudiophilelife-long5461]

AMAZINGLY COOL 🥶THANKS FOR THE ADVENTURE DOWN MEMORY LANE 🤗‼️

[@Johnny_Ultimate]

That lullaby though. And now for something completely different. lol

[@gregholloway2656]

Awesome job, Peri! This is too cool. I wonder if an Android version could run on non-phone hardware, so that the display could be better integrated into the dash on your trans-am? Improving on the packaging basically. Thanks for bringing the twelve year old me’s dream to life.

[@RetroRecipes]

Nice Pontiac integration coming soon!...

[@gregholloway2656]

@@RetroRecipes Too cool, thanks for the reply.

[@UnderScorePT]

Just saw Chatgpt 4o demos and this came to my mind.

[@mcmike72]

Waiting for this episode! Thank you and good work!

[@crazykittenvideos855]

Top notch work! My only criticism is to stop advertising your raffle as you are diluting my chances 😂

[@RetroRecipes]

Haha okay then!

[@jannetranberg7186]

This is unbelievable.... Truly!! Well done. This is perfect example how scifi comes as reality. Really cool. Car manufacterors should follow you, because i bet those kind of cars that would be your best buddy, would sell like carazy!!

[@gazorbo.]

Another super fun and very impressive episode. beep boop beep boop

[@RetroRecipes]

vroom vroom

[@rod370]

Hi, Retro Recipes. Thank you for a great video. And as usual K.I.T.T. was the star. With Michael Knight a close second. Well that is what K.I.T.T. called you.

[@PaganWizard]

I sure would LOVE to see an Android version of this KITT APP, even more specifically an add on voice for the WAZE navigation APP.

[@Lampoonery]

Fantastic work, Peri Hoffractic! I've added myself to the app waitlist, can't wait to get my hands on it, mate!

[@RetroRecipes]

Excellent! I can see why this would appeal to you matey ;)

[@GantryG]

What a great idea! Cutting-edge. 🎉

[@thea.i.hivemind9457]

AWESOME! Make it to where KITT calls you by your real name instead of Michael and I think the app will be perfect!

[@kottuning3294]

This is awesome, I would hang out with Kitt ALL DAY LOL

[@merman1974]

Great fun. I get the feeling KAITT is going to give you a run for your money conversationally.

[@diamond_h0us]

Great stuff, man. By the way, your editing is great.

[@graphicsgod]

I already entered.. I would love to win, since my old Tesla got totalled, and I'm a huge Knight rider fan!! I used to have Knight rider toys as a child and currently have a Knight Industries shirt. And have all the seasons on DVD. I even owned a Trans Am in the day..

[@seljoypro]

Challenge:- do a glossy black kitt cybertruck.

[@al3k]

Admit it.. how many times have you looped and blasted the knight rider music with the windows open? 😄Would be a high number for me in the first few weeks for sure..

[@bluetoothparties]

Lost for words.. Wow. Envy is un understatement. Ultimate fun thanks for showing us the possibilities.

[@Jaw0lf]

Wow it is like Elon and Tesla made version 12.3.4 software just for you!!! And K.A.I.T.T. Fantastic work.

[@PanTheHermit]

I think this is awesome, well done!

[@remaincalm2]

I loved this video, Michael! 😁I'd really like to see the instruction used for the custom ChatGPT assistant, it was masterfully written and gave Kitt the perfect amount of charm, humour and complete belief that he was really Kitt. Brilliant stuff. If someone in the UK won Kittesla and he/she tried to make the car drive autonomously, would it refuse because it would be aware it's in the UK and it doesn't have permission to drive autonomously? Does FLAG have an override code for that? 😂

[@RetroRecipes]

FSD won't be active right but only yesterday Tesla were taking the German authorities for test drives with FSD and the beta is now open in other parts of Europe so I'm guessing UK late this year.

[@DanFrederiksen]

Very nice :) soon AI will be able to do your VFX for you. And Tesla should definitely buy the rights and make the cars able to do KITT in real life.

[@michaeljones6471]

I can't wait to win this thing!💪🏼❤️

[@Greedygoblingames]

I do love a superb biscuit with my cup of tea. ♥

[@BrianKitching-wv5nh]

Love your KAITT app,i found it to be very funny.Nice to see the test track that was used in Junkyard Dog.I had to laugh when KAITT started doing jokes.One question Peri,when will you be uploading your video on your KITT trans am.? Thanking You Brian

[@RetroRecipes]

Well I have to film it first haha. Some time in the next 6 weeks hopefully.

[@Habs2802]

Turbo Boost, as in Turbine Boost Boost. ah memories.

[@DishNetworkDealerNEO]

I’m in the raffle!

[@katsscalemodelling5514]

Peri... Some of the footage with the structure of the stadium... Shades of Knights of the fast lane in that 🤔

[@dpactootle2522]

Great show, and the new-gen Kaitt is cool

[@blueflamingo6307]

Can you link your Apple Watch to KITT so he can read your Heart rate?? It would be cool for you to ask him to check your vital signs or for him to ask if you are ok when your heart rate is high. Love the channel, born in 76 so I'm into the same stuff, U gave me the best memory recap when re creating your old 80's bedroom, it was literally identical to mine. Thank you so much ! keep the quality content coming it helps keep us fans sane lol

[@RetroRecipes]

Actually yes that's a possibility! @Justin you reading this? :)

[@blueflamingo6307]

Awesome!! That would be epic, The progress that has been made is amazing, cant wait to see the next episode

[@DJGurth]

That’s really really good. Well done.

[@JinNani224]

This is just a matter of time…amazing

[@Henry_Pribadi]

I hope you saved all your work just incase. love your works.

[@TheSimonhammond]

Very cool! It would be cool if all this could be integrated with the Trans Am.

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