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Meta Opens Up Muse AI Gadgets for DIY Builders
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Core Offering: Open-Source Muse Devices
Meta has released its Muse AI agent as a set of open-source hardware projects. Users can program an off-the-shelf ESP32 board or a Raspberry Pi with Meta-provided SDKs, then attach the Muse software to displays, buttons, sensors, actuators, or other components on a workbench. The company describes the result as “Muse gadgets are open source devices you build yourself.”
Muse Home Link: Pre-Built Giveaway
In addition to the DIY kits, Meta is distributing a pre-assembled Muse Home Link gadget. The device runs community-built “skills” that let the AI agent turn on lights, control a TV, send documents to a printer, and perform similar home-automation tasks, depending on the user’s setup. Meta Superintelligence Labs’ Nat Friedman said the company manufactured 5,000 units of the Home Link and is currently accepting waitlist sign-ups. Shipping is slated for sometime this month.
Building Your Own Muse Gadget
To create a custom Muse device, builders install Meta’s SDKs on an ESP32 or Raspberry Pi, then connect the board to a chosen display—such as a color E-ink screen for reminders, an HDMI stick for large-screen output, or a small touchscreen for a “DIY Muse Charm.” Sensors and actuators can be added to expand functionality, allowing the AI to interact with physical environments.
Official Statements
Risks and Availability
Meta cautions users to “Proceed at your own risk” when assembling or operating Muse gadgets, emphasizing that the projects are community-driven and not officially supported hardware. The waitlist remains open, and the Home Link devices are expected to ship later this month.