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Final project

Kinda Intelligent, Not so Great Electronic Roommate

KINGER

Based on the character Kinger from The Amazing Digital Circus by Glitch Studios.
KINGER is a modular, voice enabled intelligent assistant that combines embedded systems and artificial intelligence to create a customizable human/machine interface.
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Inspired by commercial smart speakers, KINGER is designed as an open, experimental platform that allows full control over both hardware and software, enabling users to explore voice interaction, environmental awareness, and IoT integration.

Project Objectives

  • Develop a fully functional voice assistant using accessible hardware
  • Implement real time interaction through voice, buttons, and sensors
  • Integrate artificial intelligence for contextual responses
  • Design a physical device with user centered interaction

System Architecture

KINGER is divided into two main subsystems:
High-Level Processing Unit

Based on Raspberry Pi 4

  • Responsible for:
    1. Speech-to-Text (STT)
    2. AI processing
    3. Text-to-Speech (TTS)
    4. Audio input/output management
    5. System logic and decision-making

Low-Level Control Unit

Based on an ESP32 microcontroller

  • Responsible for:
    1. Reading physical inputs (buttons, switches)
    2. Environmental sensing (light via LDR)
    3. LED feedback control
    4. Microphone state detection
    5. Communication with the main processor via UART