LobsterAI - NetEase Youdao's 24/7 personal assistant agent.

What is LobsterAI?

LobsterAI (Chinese name: Youdao Longxia) is a desktop AI agent launched by NetEase Youdao, positioned as a "24/7 all-scenario personal assistant." LobsterAI allows users to remotely control their computers to complete complex tasks via natural language commands, ranging from file organization, data analysis, and PPT generation to building public opinion monitoring platforms. The product currently integrates mobile and PC platforms, enabling remote interaction via software such as DingTalk and Lark, making efficiency improvements readily available.

LobsterAI's main functions

• Work efficiencySupports remote control of computers via mobile phone, enabling users to complete tasks such as file organization, data analysis, PPT generation, and complex system setup with just one sentence.
• Creative CreationNo programming or modeling background is required; users can generate fun games, cool videos, and other multimodal content with just one command.
• Learning aidsAfter importing learning materials, it can automatically extract key audio and video knowledge points, organize notes, and generate exclusive teaching videos and personalized practice interactions based on the learning progress.
• Core CompetenciesIt has long-term memory and can understand user preferences. It has established a connection between mobile and PC, and supports remote interaction through software such as DingTalk and Lark.

How to use LobsterAI

• Apply for internal testingVisit the LobsterAI website https://lobsterai.youdao.com/ to submit your beta test application. Once approved, you can experience the beta test.
• Installation and ConfigurationDownload and install the desktop application, complete the local environment configuration, and support the selection of cloud-based large model APIs or local open-source models (such as accessing DeepSeek through Ollam).
• Authorized useFor first-time users, it is necessary to set up directory boundary authorization and tool call approval to ensure data security and controllability.
• Issue instructionsBy inputting requirements through natural language dialogue, LobsterAI autonomously plans and executes the process, delivering multimodal results.
• Remote controlBy logging into apps like DingTalk and Lark on your mobile phone, you can remotely connect to your home or office computer and handle urgent tasks anytime.
• Scheduled tasksSet daily or periodic tasks (such as automatically collecting news or organizing emails), and LobsterAI will execute them automatically on schedule.

LobsterAI's application scenarios

• Cross-device remote workUsers can remotely control their home computers via mobile apps such as DingTalk and Lark to automatically complete mundane tasks such as file organization, data cleaning, and weekly report PPT generation.
• Rapid construction of complex systemsComplex business systems such as dynamic sales data dashboards and public opinion monitoring platforms can be built with just a single command, significantly shortening the project delivery cycle.
• Automated Information ProcessingAfter setting up scheduled tasks using the tool, it automatically collects industry news, extracts emails and calendar highlights every day, achieving full automation of the information acquisition and filtering process.
• Zero-barrier creative productionUsers can generate multimodal creative content such as fun games and cool videos with a single click using natural language descriptions.
• Personalized intelligent learningAfter importing learning materials, it automatically extracts key audio and video knowledge points, organizes notes, generates exclusive teaching videos and personalized practice questions based on individual progress, and provides answers to questions at any time.