Offline AI Home Assistant Development

I'm seeking a skilled professional to create both the hardware and software for an offline AI home assistant. This AI should be capable of understanding and processing natural language, answering questions, and only connecting to the internet when necessary.

Key requirements include:
- Natural Language Processing: The AI's primary functionality will be in its ability to understand and respond to human language.
- Hardware Components: Essential components for the AI device will include a camera module, microphone, Wi-Fi module, and chips. Experience in hardware design and integration will be highly beneficial.
- Use Case: The primary purpose of this device is as a home assistant. Therefore, the AI should be able to perform tasks and answer queries typical of a household helper.

Ideal skills for this job include:
- Expertise in AI and machine learning, particularly in natural language processing.
- Proven experience in hardware design and integration.
- Skill in software development for AI applications.
- Ability to create compact, chip-compatible AI systems.