Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Learn how to build full-stack AI agents using Rust and Docker with Echokit. In this episode, Michael Yuan and Marco Franzon join Francesco Ciulla to discuss the challenges of embedded AI, why the ESP32 is a game-changer, and how to deploy AI software efficiently.

🚀 Echokit Resources
Website: https://echokit.dev/
GitHub Repository: github.com/second-state/echokit_server

👥 Connect with the Guests
Michael Yuan: https://x.com/juntao
Marco Franzon: https://x.com/mfranz_on
Justdothings Community: https://x.com/i/communities/1987978565074420027

📍 Timestamps
00:00 Introduction: Meet Michael and Marco
02:51 Embedded Space & AI Toys: Why Rust over C/C++?
05:15 Why the ESP32 is the right choice for AI
07:53 Can I make Echokit move? (Hardware capabilities)
10:05 Echokit Device Demo
13:54 Software Demo: Docker, Configuration, and LLM Interaction
20:01 Using Axum & Tokio: Shipping with Docker Compose
22:08 Personal Experience, RAM pricing, and Conclusion

🔗 All Links & Resources: francescociulla.com

🦀 Deepen Your Rust Knowledge
🌐 Rust & Web Development in 2026: youtu.be/usYYJSUsfjg
🔥 Extended Rust Training (3.5 Hours): youtu.be/gAX3Zj-JGE0
🐇 The Rabbit Hole (Full Course): youtube.com/watch?v=R33h77nrMqc&list=PLPoSdR46FgI412aItyJhj2bF66cudB6Qs
📙 The Rust Book: mybook.to/YJI6DI

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