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Open-source Hermes turns ESP32 into voice assistant
A new open-source project called Hermes turns the low-cost ESP32 microcontroller into a DIY voice assistant, letting hobbyists build their own always-listening device without commercial assistants. Coverage from Adafruit and Open Source For Us highlights it as part of growing interest in self-hosted, privacy-friendly voice control built on cheap hardware.
Why now: Interest in private, self-hosted alternatives to commercial voice assistants is driving attention to DIY builds on cheap ESP32 hardware.
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- Open-source Hermes turns ESP32 into voice assistant · Adafruit
- Open-Source Hermes Turns ESP32 Into Voice Assistant · Open Source For You
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