ESP32-S3 Developer Needed for Quick AI-Powered Prototype (think Jarvis lite) with Animatronic Servo Control
Description: We’re looking for a developer to create a proof-of-concept prototype using the ESP32-S3 board. This project integrates AI-powered voice interaction, audio streaming, and animatronic movements that mimic speech responses. If you’ve worked on ESP32 projects involving AI, TTS/STT, or servo motor control and can guide us on required hardware, we want to collaborate with you!
Hardware: We’ve already purchased this ESP32-S3 board: ESP32-S3 Dev Board on Amazon.
If this board has limitations for the project, we are open to inexpensive alternatives. Your expertise will help us determine whether the current hardware is sufficient or needs adjustment.
Project Overview:The prototype should:
- Use speech-to-text (STT) and text-to-speech (TTS) to interact with an AI Language Model (LLM) (e.g., OpenAI, Gemini) via API.
- Stream music via Bluetooth to external speakers (like Sonos).
- Route AI/LLM responses through an internal speaker while keeping music streaming on Bluetooth as defined in set up of device.
- The audio output path must be defined during setup:
- Music streams to the Sonos system or Bluetooth speakers.
- AI responses from the LLM (TTS) play through the internal speaker.
- The board must seamlessly follow this configuration for proper audio routing.
- Coordinate Animatronic Movements with AI Speech Responses:
- Provide clear guidance and implementation for controlling multiple servo motors on the animatronic toy.
- Movements should mimic speech actions based on AI responses (e.g., head turning, mouth moving, arm lifting).
- Ensure servo motors are synchronized with the AI-generated speech for lifelike interactions.
- Provide simple and functional WiFi/Bluetooth setup for easy connectivity.
Additional Requirement:We need expert recommendations for additional hardware/peripherals to make these functions work, including:
- The best microphone for STT functionality.
- A suitable speaker for internal AI responses.
- Any digital audio interfaces or modules required to connect these peripherals to the ESP32-S3.
- Detailed specifications, hardware versions, wiring diagrams, and connection instructions.
A successful implementation will include delivering all required peripheral recommendations and clear instructions on how to integrate them with the ESP32-S3 (or a similar board).
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience with ESP32-S3 or similar boards, especially for AI integration, servo motor control, and audio streaming.
- Expertise in recommending and integrating peripheral hardware for microphones, speakers, and audio interfaces.
- Ability to define and implement an audio path setup for routing music to Bluetooth and AI responses to an internal speaker.
- Familiarity with adapting open-source projects to build a fast and affordable prototype.
Deliverables:
- Fully functional firmware/code for the ESP32-S3 (or a similar alternative, if required).
- Clear documentation for controlling servo motors, including wiring diagrams, pin assignments, and example code.
- Working prototype code to synchronize animatronic servo movements with TTS responses.
- A simple and reliable WiFi/Bluetooth setup system.
- Peripheral recommendations (specific hardware versions) and integration instructions for microphones, speakers, and any necessary digital audio patches or interfaces.
- Implementation of an audio path setup to route music through Bluetooth and TTS responses through the internal speaker.
Budget:$300-$400.
Timeline:We need this ASAP—1 week or less.
How to Apply:Please include:
- Confirmation that the linked ESP32-S3 board can handle these tasks—or recommend a similar, inexpensive alternative if needed.
- A list of peripheral hardware you would recommend (specific models for microphones, speakers, audio interfaces, etc.).
- Examples of any similar projects you’ve completed (links to YouTube/GitHub are a huge plus).
- A brief explanation of how you’d implement servo motor control to coordinate toy movements with AI speech responses.
- A description of your approach for setting up and managing the audio output path as described.
- Confirmation you can deliver the prototype within 1 week.