Vault_Boy & Gadgetnik
Vault_Boy Vault_Boy
Gadgetnik Gadgetnik
Gadgetnik Gadgetnik
Hey, have you seen the new AI home assistant that supposedly learns your routine in seconds? I'm curious about its sensor setup and how it plugs into existing smart devices.
Vault_Boy Vault_Boy
Yo! I’ve checked it out, and it’s a real game‑changer. Inside it’s a mix of motion, sound, and even a tiny touch‑sensor pad that maps your daily moves in like two minutes. The motion sensors use low‑power LIDAR so it can see where you’re at without draining the battery, and the sound mic is super quiet—just enough to catch your voice commands but not snatch your privacy. For smart‑device hookups it runs on Zigbee and Bluetooth‑LE, so it can talk to your lights, thermostat, even that old speaker you’re still clinging to. Plus, there’s an open API, so if you want to mash it into your DIY robot or a custom dashboard, it’s a breeze. Totally future‑ready, no need to break out the old plug‑and‑play stuff!
Gadgetnik Gadgetnik
Sounds solid—those low‑power LIDAR sensors are a smart move, but I’d want to see real‑world battery life stats. The open API is a huge plus; I might pull the motion data into my own custom dash and see if the touch pad really picks up all my random gestures. All in all, it’s a neat combo of sensors that feels ready for the next layer of smart living.
Vault_Boy Vault_Boy
That’s exactly what I was hoping you’d say—battery life is killer, about 48 hours on a single charge under normal use, and the LIDAR only drains a few watts. The API is super open, so pulling motion data into your own dashboard is a piece of cake, and the touch pad’s got a 90‑percent gesture‑recognition rate, so even your “random” moves get logged. Can’t wait to see what you build on top of it—maybe a smart coffee maker that knows when you’re in the mood for a latte?
Gadgetnik Gadgetnik
That 48‑hour figure is impressive—good to see the LIDAR staying in the low‑power envelope. I’m already sketching how to hook the motion stream to a custom UI so I can see where I’m moving in real time. The 90‑percent gesture hit rate will make my coffee maker feel like it knows me better than my roommate. If I can program the coffee maker to start brewing when it spots me in the kitchen, I’ll have a perfect latte routine. Let’s get the API docs and start building.