Power your build
The power and ground contacts give your hardware a connection point. Follow the Moto wiring guide for supply limits; use an appropriate external supply and common ground for multiple servos.
AIPI LITE / FOR MAKERS
Build something
that talks back.
Start with AIPI’s built-in, cloud-powered conversation. Hack a toy, build a droid, or give a handmade prop its voice.
US$3 off with code TINKER · One use per customer.
Mic, speaker, screen & battery. Cloud AI conversation included.
From $35.99 USDStart on FreeWi-Fi · Press to talk
A character you could create
A robot you build.
“Danger, old friend. Long time.”
Five colors. Your imagination.
Illustrative characters. Every color is yours to configure.
Your next creation.
An old toy. A handmade character. Your next weekend build.
Start with AIPI Lite. Make it your own.
Illustrated build ideas. Each creation is paired with its own AIPI Lite.
Less setup. More time to create.
The conversation system is built in. Your creation is up to you.
YOUR STARTING POINT
Character tools✓
AI conversation✓
AIPI Lite
Mic · Speaker · Screen
YOUR TIME GOES HERE
Wi-Fi and initial setup required. Custom bodies and mechanisms are your build.
What’s on your workbench?
Find your kind of build. Explore more in the AIPI community.
Retro ToysHack a toy. Give it a voice.By Kevin Heckart
Characters & PropsBuild a prop with a story.By Kind Robo Cartel
AnimatronicsBuild the mechanics. Add motion.By The Mad Builder
Droids & RobotsBuild a droid with personality.By RadioactiveArt
Explore more builds, cases and guides from the AIPI community.
Explore all community projectsThe superpower is on the back.
Six labeled contacts. Four PWM channels. Your next idea.
PWM
SIGNAL
SIGNAL
Your servo
Turns the signal into motion
YOUR
MECHANISM
MECHANISM
Head tilt
Tail sweep
Your character
Motion ideas you can build
Power, contacts & wiring details
Moto StudioIO40 → CH1IO41 → CH2RX → CH3TX → CH4
Add more movement
In Moto Studio, TX maps to CH4 and RX maps to CH3. Together with IO40 and IO41, these provide four PWM control channels for your build.
Give it a gesture
IO40 maps to CH1 and IO41 maps to CH2. Design a nod, a turn, or another servo gesture in Moto Studio, then connect the matching signal channel to your mechanism.
Check the wiring guide before connecting power.
Start anywhere. Stop anywhere.
Pick what sounds fun. One rung can be the whole project.
R1
Say hello.
Connect to Wi-Fi, choose a character, and start talking.
Give it a personality, a backstory, and a world of its own.
R3
Find its voice.
Pick a voice that sounds like your character.
R4
Give it a body.
Make a shell, a stand, or something wonderfully weird.
Add servo gestures with Moto Studio.
Swipe to explore all five →
See how makers build.
Give a Furby a new voice.
By Kevin Heckart · Paid AIPI partnership
Watch the full build Watch on YouTube ↗
Build a talking animatronic.
By The Mad Builder · Three-part guide
Set up a character Upgrade the speakerOptional modification · Soldering required Add movement Watch on YouTube ↗
Voice lets it speak. Movement lets it perform.
A nod, a tail wag, a little attitude. Build servo gestures in Moto Studio.
Up to four directly connected servo control channels. Add mechanics, wiring and suitable power; a custom body is optional.
1. Design
2. Save
3. Deploy
4. Trigger
How motion works
Design. Save. Deploy.Create servo actions in the visual editor, keep them in your Motion Library, and deploy them to AIPI Lite. Set a device-state trigger, such as listening, or use a spoken Motion Group name to trigger a deployed action.
Read the official Moto Studio manual before connecting hardware. A community video may show additional mechanics or electronics.
Official manual ↗Find its sound.
Six character voice ideas. Paid voice cloning is optional.
Garage Mentor
Grounded, warm tone.
Speak & Build
Quick wit. Playful delivery.
Ham Radio Friend
Relaxed, conversational warmth.
Plucky Droid
Metallic voice. Mischievous mind.
Patient Mainframe
Calm, measured delivery.
Wonder Host
Warm, welcoming tone.
AI-generated character demos. Voice options on XDC may differ.
How it sounds.
Voice · tone · rhythm
Who it is.
Identity · instructions · knowledge
Voice cloning, languages & character settings
Before you begin.
Practical details for your next build.
Do I need to code or solder?
No. You can create and configure a character on XDC, bind it to your AIPI Lite, and talk using the complete device. Wiring and mechanical work come in when you choose to build a custom body or add motion.
What’s included?
AIPI Lite includes the device, a battery module, and a quick start guide. The custom characters, shells, props, and servos shown in community builds are their creators’ projects and are not included with the device.
Do I need a subscription?
You can start on the Free plan. Paid plans are optional and include additional features such as voice cloning. Check the current plan details on XDC before choosing an upgrade.
Does voice cloning copy personality?
No. Voice cloning changes how a character sounds. You set its personality, background, instructions, and knowledge separately. Clone only voices you have permission to use.
Can I switch characters?
Yes. You can change the character assigned to your device through XDC. Each device runs one character at a time; this is a configuration change, not simultaneous characters.
Can AI conversation work offline?
AI conversation uses cloud services and requires Wi-Fi. Plan for an internet connection when your character needs to talk.
What can my character know and remember?
Use the character description and Knowledge Base to provide background, rules, and relevant information. Available context and memory have limits; a character may miss details or give an unexpected answer. Test your setup and refine the instructions.
How many servos can I control?
Moto Studio supports up to four PWM servo control channels: IO40 → CH1, IO41 → CH2, RX → CH3, and TX → CH4. Create motion in the visual editor, save it, and deploy it to AIPI Lite. Use suitable external power and a common ground for multiple servos. The mechanism, wiring, and shell are part of your build.
Automatic lip sync or face tracking?
Do not assume those features from a community video. A creator’s animation, linkage, or additional electronics are specific to that build. Plan around the documented motion controls and verify the behavior your project needs.
Can I use custom firmware or hardware?
AIPI does not currently provide an official custom-firmware flashing workflow. For hardware projects, review the current interface documentation and wiring requirements before connecting a controller, servo, or other component.
Do the contacts support sensors or UART?
The current Moto Studio workflow uses IO40, IO41, RX, and TX as four PWM outputs. The TX/RX labels do not mean a UART accessory works automatically with Moto. Sensor inputs, serial integrations, and custom firmware need their own verified implementation; check support for your project before wiring.
Internet search & languages
For projects that need current information. Explore the web-search skills available on XDC. Test freshness, sources and response time before using them in a demo.
Let your character reach more people. For an exhibit, classroom or public-facing project, test the intended language across speech recognition, model replies and your selected voice. Voice-cloning language support is separate; check the current options on XDC.
Explore the current options on XDC ↗Device details & hardware references
| Processor | ESP32-S3 |
|---|---|
| Memory | 16MB flash · 8MB embedded PSRAM |
| Audio | Built-in microphone and speaker |
| Charging | via USB-C, 5V/1A |
| Back contacts | VBAT, GND, TX, RX, IO40, IO41. Check the current wiring documentation for your intended use. |
Use an appropriate supply for your servos and follow the documented grounding and wiring requirements. Do not connect motors or multiple servos directly to the device’s power rail.
What will you make?
Start talking. Keep tinkering. See where your character takes you.
AIPI Lite · $35.99 USD
US$3 off with code TINKER · One use per customer.
Device + battery. Start on Free. Voice cloning and other paid upgrades are optional.
Community characters, custom shells, and servos are not included.