Show HN: AI-Powered Talking Bass Prop
mtw14 · hn · 2026-07-14
A Show HN project transforms the Big Mouth Billy Bass into an AI-driven talking prop, using Strands Agents for interaction logic.
The highlight here is the creativity and demo flair rather than a serious technical setup. It's a classic hardware hack combined with agents—a highly shareable, fun AI community anecdote.
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