Open-source ESP32 desktop AI companion, built almost entirely with GitHub Copilot CLI
DanWahlin · x · 2026-09-13
DanWahlin open-sourced ESP32 Agent Companion, a desk-sized AI companion running on a Waveshare ESP32-S3-Touch-AMOLED 1.75" round display. The Copilot-inspired character looks around, blinks, reacts to taps, and shows Working/Complete/Needs-attention states at 30 FPS — no Wi-Fi, cloud account, or subscription required.
- Repo includes firmware, sprite assets, a local sprite review studio, tests, and a preview web app
- Built largely with GitHub Copilot CLI: sprites via gpt-image-2, all C++ code, device communication/flashing, and sound
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