Meta releases code to help people build their own Muse AI gadgets

In short: Meta has published free code that lets people connect its Muse AI agent to do it yourself gadgets, and it is also giving away a limited run of a Muse Home Link device.

What happened

Meta says people can now build their own “Muse gadgets” by using software tools it has released publicly. This is often called “open source,” which means the instructions and code are shared so others can use and change them.

The idea is to let Muse run on small, inexpensive computer boards. Meta mentions an ESP32 board and a Raspberry Pi, which are tiny computers people often use for hobby projects (like building a smart doorbell or a weather station). With Meta’s software kit, Muse can be connected to things like displays, buttons, sensors, and other parts.

Meta suggested a few example projects. One is putting Muse on a color E Ink display to show reminders (E Ink is the screen tech used in many e-readers). Another is loading Muse onto an HDMI stick so it can show up on a big TV screen. Meta also suggests using a small touchscreen to make a homemade version of a Muse Charm.

Meta warned builders to “proceed at your own risk,” which is a reminder that DIY electronics can be finicky and not officially supported like store-bought products.

Why it matters

This move gives hobbyists and tinkerers more ways to put an AI helper into everyday objects around the home. It also hints at where Meta may be heading next, more AI tools that live on small devices instead of only on phones and computers.

Meta is also offering a device it made called Muse Home Link. Meta says it can use community-made add-ons to do tasks like turning on lights, controlling a TV, or sending a document to a printer, depending on your setup. Meta reportedly made 5,000 of these devices and is taking waitlist sign-ups ahead of shipping later this month.

Source: The Verge AI