Learn how to give your AI companion visual perception using ESP32, MCP over MQTT, and multimodal LLMs for natural, human-like interactions.
Learn how to give your ESP32 AI companion memory, emotion, and persona over MQTT, transforming it from a simple controller into a personalized life assistant.
This is Part 4 of our Building AI Companion with ESP32 & MCP over MQTT series, introducing how to implement ASR and TTS for voice interaction on IoT devices.
In this article, we will build on that foundation by having a large language model (LLM) take over the control logic, creating a natural language command-and-response loop.
In this article, we'll extend the MQTT foundation from the previous post into an MCP over MQTT architecture.
This series provides a step-by-step guide on building an AI-powered emotional companion using ESP32 and MCP over MQTT. Learn to connect your device online and set the foundation for advanced voice and visual interactions.