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How to obtain GRID Cortex API Key for real-world deployment? #4
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Hi Kuan,
Thanks for your interest in DreamControl. Could you please share your email ID so I can grant you access to CORTEX?
Unfortunately, I accidentally deleted the CAD model from my local machine, and there’s no way to recover it. That said, I’d recommend using the built-in camera on the G1 by tilting the head so the camera faces horizontally. You should be able to reuse the same code with only minor offset adjustments.
At the time, I wasn’t aware that the head could be tilted, which is why I had mounted the neck camera to look straight ahead. One thing to keep in mind is that the built-in camera has a relatively limited range, so you may need to restrict the object or goal position accordingly.
Best,
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on Jul 16, 2026
I am attempting to replicate DreamControl for real-world robot deployment. While setting up the environment according to the documentation, I found that the grid-cortex-client requires a CORTEX_API_KEY to run foundation models like OWLv2.I encountered a few issues and would appreciate your clarification:
1.Is the "Academia" application form on the General Robotics website the standard way to obtain this key for replicating your work?
2.Based on your experience, what is the expected turnaround time for the key after submission?
3.I have already submitted the Academia application form, but I wanted to confirm if this is the standard path for DreamControl replication.
4.Will the CAD models for the fixed camera mounts used in your real-world setup be open-sourced? Having access to these would greatly assist in aligning our hardware configuration with your experimental environment.
Thank you for your time and for sharing this amazing work with the community. I look forward to your reply and wish you continued success with your research!