Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this video, I’m taking a closer look at Stack-chan, a fascinating AI robot that started as an open-source community project in Japan and has now reached the Kickstarter stage.
kickstarter.com/projects/m5stack/stackchan-the-first-co-created-open-source-ai-desktop-robot?ref=4a5gc0
Originally created by a Japanese maker, Stack-chan quickly gained popularity in the maker community. Contributors joined in, adding moving parts, motors, a 3D-printed body, and AI features — turning a simple idea into a real, interactive robot.
Seeing the potential, M5Stack decided to support the project and turn it into an easy-to-buy product. This means you won’t need a 3D printer or deep technical knowledge to own one — a fully finished Stack-chan robot will soon be available.
📦 Current status:
The product is now live on Kickstarter, and I was invited to showcase it to my subscribers.
kickstarter.com/projects/m5stack/stackchan-the-first-co-created-open-source-ai-desktop-robot?ref=4a5gc0
⚙️ Why this project caught my attention:
Built on ESP32, a platform I’ve worked with for years
Real-time AI conversations
Surprisingly fast and natural responses
Easy setup and clear on-device instructions
🎮 Features & modes shown in the video:
AI Friend Mode – talk with Stack-chan in real time
Avatar Mode – copies your facial expressions
Sentinel Mode – simple home monitor or baby camera
Dance Mode and other fun settings
🛠️ Setup overview:
Once powered on, Stack-chan guides you step by step.
You simply connect it to Wi-Fi and register the device at:
👉 xiaozhi.me
This project shows how far open-source hardware + AI can go when the community and the right company come together.
Let me know in the comments what you think — would you like an AI friend on your desk? 👇
#StackChan
#AIRobot
#ESP32
#OpenSource
#Kickstarter
In this video, I’m taking a closer look at Stack-chan, a fascinating AI robot that started as an open-source community project in Japan and has now reached the Kickstarter stage.
kickstarter.com/projects/m5stack/stackchan-the-first-co-created-open-source-ai-desktop-robot?ref=4a5gc0
Originally created by a Japanese maker, Stack-chan quickly gained popularity in the maker community. Contributors joined in, adding moving parts, motors, a 3D-printed body, and AI features — turning a simple idea into a real, interactive robot.
Seeing the potential, M5Stack decided to support the project and turn it into an easy-to-buy product. This means you won’t need a 3D printer or deep technical knowledge to own one — a fully finished Stack-chan robot will soon be available.
📦 Current status:
The product is now live on Kickstarter, and I was invited to showcase it to my subscribers.
kickstarter.com/projects/m5stack/stackchan-the-first-co-created-open-source-ai-desktop-robot?ref=4a5gc0
⚙️ Why this project caught my attention:
Built on ESP32, a platform I’ve worked with for years
Real-time AI conversations
Surprisingly fast and natural responses
Easy setup and clear on-device instructions
🎮 Features & modes shown in the video:
AI Friend Mode – talk with Stack-chan in real time
Avatar Mode – copies your facial expressions
Sentinel Mode – simple home monitor or baby camera
Dance Mode and other fun settings
🛠️ Setup overview:
Once powered on, Stack-chan guides you step by step.
You simply connect it to Wi-Fi and register the device at:
👉 xiaozhi.me
This project shows how far open-source hardware + AI can go when the community and the right company come together.
Let me know in the comments what you think — would you like an AI friend on your desk? 👇
#StackChan
#AIRobot
#ESP32
#OpenSource
#Kickstarter
