Kids Companion Robot Firmware Development
Budget: ₹1,500 – ₹12,500 INR
Project Description
I am building a kids companion robot that works completely offline and focuses on emotional presence, play, comfort, and routine not AI, not chat, not smart assistant behavior.
This project is emotion-first, deterministic, and safety-focused.
I am looking for an experienced embedded / firmware developer to help implement the behavior engine, emotion logic, audio playback system, and mode handling on a microcontroller platform.
Key Principles (Very Important)
No AI
No machine learning
No free conversation
No cloud processing of voice
Rule-based, predictable behavior
Offline-first system
Emotion-driven reactions
Child-safe & privacy-safe design
If your expertise is mainly in chatbots or AI assistants, this project is not suitable.
Hardware & Platform
ESP32 / similar microcontroller
Microphone (sound level & pattern detection only)
Speaker (real audio playback, not buzzer)
Display for expressive eyes
Optional touch input
SD card or Firebase OTA content updates (audio only)
Software Scope
Core behavior engine (state machine)
Emotion engine with decay & safety limits
Listening vs speaking priority handling
Voice command handling (predefined commands only)
Audio playback system (emotion sounds, music, stories)
Time-aware modes (morning / afternoon / evening / sleep)
Play modes (clap games, rhythm imitation)
Comfort & sleep behaviors
Interrupt handling (child always has priority)
Clean, modular, well-documented code
What I’m Looking For
Strong experience in embedded C / C++
ESP32 firmware development
State machines & event-driven systems
Audio playback on microcontrollers
Clean architecture & readable code
Understanding of child-safe interaction design (preferred)
Project Style
Long-term project (multiple phases)
Clear specifications provided
I care deeply about correct architecture
No rushed or hacky solutions
Iterative development with testing
Deliverables
Well-structured firmware code
Clear module separation
Documentation for logic & states
Ready for future feature expansion
To Apply
Please include:
Relevant embedded / firmware projects
Experience with ESP32 or similar MCUs
Approach you would take for an emotion-based state machine
Confirmation that you understand this is NOT an AI/chatbot project
If you’re interested in building something meaningful, calm, and emotionally responsible for kids, I’d love to work with you.
I am building a kids companion robot that works completely offline and focuses on emotional presence, play, comfort, and routine not AI, not chat, not smart assistant behavior.
This project is emotion-first, deterministic, and safety-focused.
I am looking for an experienced embedded / firmware developer to help implement the behavior engine, emotion logic, audio playback system, and mode handling on a microcontroller platform.
Key Principles (Very Important)
No AI
No machine learning
No free conversation
No cloud processing of voice
Rule-based, predictable behavior
Offline-first system
Emotion-driven reactions
Child-safe & privacy-safe design
If your expertise is mainly in chatbots or AI assistants, this project is not suitable.
Hardware & Platform
ESP32 / similar microcontroller
Microphone (sound level & pattern detection only)
Speaker (real audio playback, not buzzer)
Display for expressive eyes
Optional touch input
SD card or Firebase OTA content updates (audio only)
Software Scope
Core behavior engine (state machine)
Emotion engine with decay & safety limits
Listening vs speaking priority handling
Voice command handling (predefined commands only)
Audio playback system (emotion sounds, music, stories)
Time-aware modes (morning / afternoon / evening / sleep)
Play modes (clap games, rhythm imitation)
Comfort & sleep behaviors
Interrupt handling (child always has priority)
Clean, modular, well-documented code
What I’m Looking For
Strong experience in embedded C / C++
ESP32 firmware development
State machines & event-driven systems
Audio playback on microcontrollers
Clean architecture & readable code
Understanding of child-safe interaction design (preferred)
Project Style
Long-term project (multiple phases)
Clear specifications provided
I care deeply about correct architecture
No rushed or hacky solutions
Iterative development with testing
Deliverables
Well-structured firmware code
Clear module separation
Documentation for logic & states
Ready for future feature expansion
To Apply
Please include:
Relevant embedded / firmware projects
Experience with ESP32 or similar MCUs
Approach you would take for an emotion-based state machine
Confirmation that you understand this is NOT an AI/chatbot project
If you’re interested in building something meaningful, calm, and emotionally responsible for kids, I’d love to work with you.