Pi 5 Social Robot Companion
Pi 5 Social Robot Companion: Build an Emotion-Aware AI Assistant
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
You’ll assemble a compact robot that sees your face, listens to your voice, and uses a large language model (LLM) to respond with tone-matched empathy. This social robotics interaction demo is perfect for college projects, hackathons, or exploring the future of human-robot companionship. With the Raspberry Pi 5’s power and a pre-tested hardware stack, you go from unboxing to genuine emotional interaction in a single weekend.
What You'll Build
A desktop companion with dual OLED eyes that express mood, a camera for real-time facial expression analysis, and a speaker that changes conversational style—cheerful, calm, or supportive—based on your detected emotion. It’s a fully contained AI agent that can hold context-aware conversations, remember user preferences, and even crack a joke when it senses you’re down.
What You'll Learn
- Facial emotion recognition using Pi Camera Module 3 and OpenCV
- Running and optimizing a local LLM on Raspberry Pi 5 with llama.cpp
- I2S audio input/output for high-quality voice capture and playback
- Using NVMe SSD over M.2 HAT+ for fast model loading and data storage
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi 5 4GB | 1 |
| Pi Camera Module 3 | 1 |
| INMP441 I2S Mic | 1 |
| MAX98357 Amp | 1 |
| 3W Speaker | 1 |
| OLED Display 1.3in | 2 |
| NVMe SSD 512GB | 1 |
| Pi 5 M.2 HAT+ | 1 |
| USB-C PSU | 1 |
| M-M Wires | 15 |
Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately
| Factor | Sourcing Separately | Compoden Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility checks | You verify every part | Pre-tested as a system |
| Build support | Forums and scattered tutorials | AI companion trained on this exact social robot project |
| Time to first working build | Days of debugging | Hours, with step-by-step guidance |
| Shipping coordination | Multiple sellers, multiple delays | One shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days |
Who This Kit Is For
Built for B.Tech ECE and CSE students tackling final-year projects on affective computing, Smart India Hackathon participants needing a ready-to-demo social robot, and CBSE Class 12 AI elective students exploring practical applications. ATL labs and IIT/NIT robotics clubs will appreciate the seamless integration of vision and language AI.
Built and Backed by Compoden
Every Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.
What if I get stuck during the build?
Scan the included QR code to open the AI build companion, which walks you through every connection and code block. If you need human help, reach us on WhatsApp — we typically respond within 2 hours.
Can the robot understand speech in Hindi or other Indian languages?
The LLM can be fine-tuned for Hindi or other languages; our AI guide includes steps for that. Emotion detection is visual, so it works independently of the spoken language.
Do I need an internet connection for the LLM?
No. The kit runs a local model from the NVMe SSD, so all conversations remain private and fully offline after the initial setup.
Can I add a motorized neck or expressive movements?
Yes, the Pi 5’s GPIO is free. You can attach servos for pan-tilt or body gestures. The AI companion can recommend compatible servo drivers and even generate movement code snippets.
Emotion recognition and LLM on Pi 5 detect user mood and adapt conversation tone — social robotics interaction demo.
What's in this kit
- Raspberry Pi 5 4GB
- Pi Camera Module 3
- INMP441 I2S Mic
- MAX98357 Amp
- 3W Speaker
- OLED Display 1.3in x2
- NVMe SSD 512GB
- Pi 5 M.2 HAT+
- USB-C PSU
- M-M Wires x15
Shipping Information
- Prepaid Orders: ₹75 for orders up to ₹999, FREE shipping above ₹999
- COD Orders: ₹125 shipping + ₹50 COD fee = ₹175 total
- Delivery Timeline: Dispatch in 1-2 days, delivery in 2-7 days depending on location
Returns & Warranty
- 7-Day Return: Manufacturing defects only (approval required)
- Warranty: 7 days from delivery
- Non-Returnable: Batteries, consumables, cut wires, clearance items