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Machine-translated by Robotheca from the original in Chinese (opens in a new tab). License: Apache-2.0 (opens in a new tab).

electronBot

electronBot is an open-source robot that you can build yourself. It has a cute appearance and rich features, making it ideal for educational tools and personal maker projects. This website focuses on sharing the AI-enhanced version of the electronBot robot, developed based on ESP32 IDF.

electronBot robot

What is the ESP32+AI ElectronBot robot?

ElectronBot is a desktop-level small robot tool developed by "Zhihui Jun" (็จšๆ™–ๅ›) and open-sourced by him. Its appearance design is inspired by EVE from the movie WALL-E. The robot features USB communication and a display screen, with 6 degrees of freedom (roll and pitch for the hand, one each for the neck and waist). It uses custom-modified servos that support joint angle feedback.

Our ESP32 version injects even more powerful AI capabilities into it.

Features Implemented by Xiaozhi
  • Multiple Networking Methods: Supports Wi-Fi and ML307 Cat.1 4G connections
  • Smart Interaction: BOOT key wake-up and interruption, supporting both click and long-press triggers
  • Offline Voice Wake-up: Uses ESP-SR technology, enabling wake-up without internet
  • Streaming Voice Conversation: Supports real-time conversations via WebSocket or UDP protocols
  • Multi-Language Recognition: Supports Mandarin, Cantonese, English, Japanese, and Korean (SenseVoice)
  • Voiceprint Recognition: Can identify who is calling the AI (3D Speaker technology)
  • High-Quality Voice Synthesis: Integrates large-model TTS from Volcano Engine or CosyVoice
  • AI Brain: Connects to large language models like Qwen, DeepSeek, and Doubao
  • Personalized Customization: Configurable prompts and voice tones, creating custom roles
  • Memory Function: Short-term memory with self-summarization after each conversation round
  • Visual Display: Supports OLED/LCD screens, displaying signal strength or conversation content
  • Expression System: LCD can display rich emoji images
  • Multi-Language Interface: Supports multiple languages, including Chinese and English

Content of This Site

On this website, you can find:

  • Complete Tutorial: Build your own ESP32 AI version of the ElectronBot robot from scratch
  • Parts List: All required electronic components and materials
  • Assembly Guide: Detailed step-by-step illustrations
  • Firmware Guide: ESP32 programming and AI integration tutorials
  • Troubleshooting: Solutions to common issues

Files by @txp666, at commit f2f7561, read from GitHub in your browser. Hardware license: Apache-2.0; software license: Apache-2.0. Robotheca doesn't review code: read it before running it.