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An open source rubber ducking robot, also a joke

An open source rubber ducking robot, also a joke

by jftesser·Apr 1, 2026·3 points·0 comments
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Physical AI companion that approves Claude commands by voice instead of modal dialogs.

Strengths
  • •ESP32-S3 hardware with servo, speaker, and mic runs entirely local on M3+
  • •Shell hooks fire on every Claude prompt/response for real-time reactions
  • •Desktop widget mode means you can join without buying hardware
Weaknesses
  • •Novelty factor may wear off after the initial wow moment passes
  • •Requires tmux knowledge for full CLI integration, limits accessibility
Category
Hardware
Target Audience

Developers who use AI coding assistants and want physical feedback

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