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Open-Source Hermes Turns ESP32 Into Voice Assistant
A new open-source project called Hermes lets the low-cost ESP32 microcontroller work as a voice assistant. The software is being covered by maker and open-source publications, which highlight it as a way to build a private, self-hosted voice device cheaply. It is seen as part of a wider interest in alternatives to commercial smart speakers and cloud-dependent assistants.
Why now: Growing interest in cheap, privacy-friendly, self-hosted alternatives to commercial voice assistants is driving attention to the project.
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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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