

An Offline, Local AI Chat Robot - Powered by Jetson

The Social Robot Kit: Your Local AI Companion
Bring advanced, offline AI to life with the Social Robot! This open-source robot is powered by the Nvidia Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit, creating a fully local and private AI Chat Robot experience.
While the Social Robot is open-source, with all design files and the bill of materials freely available, we understand that not everyone has access to a 3D printer. That's why we're offering convenient pre-compiled and pre-printed kits!
What's Included in Your Kit:
This comprehensive kit provides all the essential components to assemble your Social Robot, ensuring a smooth build process.
- Complete 3D Printed Frame: All structural components for your robot.
- PET Plastic Sheet: For the robot's face.
- Yoton Y3 Projector: For visual interaction.
- DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter
- Right Angle HDMI Adapter
- 28BYJ Stepper Motor: For optional Arduino-integrated head movement.
- (2) Sound Level Sensors: For optional Arduino-integrated functionality.
- Breadboard: For optional Arduino integration.
- All Required Assembly Hardware
- (2) Mirrors
- Free Shipping: To the lower 48 states.
What You'll Need (Not Included):
To complete your Social Robot, you will need to provide the following:
- Nvidia Jetson Orin Nano Super Developer Kit: The core processing unit for your robot.
- Arduino & Jumper Wires (Optional): Required only if you plan to implement the head movement functionality.
Learn More & Get Started:
- Watch the Social Robot in Action: See the robot in operation and learn more about its capabilities in our video: https://youtu.be/0hvnBBC9HRI
- Assembly and Build Process: Detailed instructions and resources can be found on our GitHub repository: https://github.com/OminousIndustries/SocialRobot
Questions?
If you have any questions about the Social Robot or the kit, please don't hesitate to reach out through the contact form on our website.
Shipping Information:
Please allow 5-7 days for your Social Robot Kit to ship.
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