Welcome to the open-source release of the R1 Social Robot, a powerful, interactive robot designed to bring AI-driven social interactions to life. This video is your first step into the world of DIY robotics, where you’ll get access to all the files, instructions, and resources needed to build, customize, and experiment with your very own R1 robot!

🔹 What’s Included? We’re releasing everything you need to build the R1 from scratch:

3D Printable Files: Print the R1’s frame, components, and mounts.
Hardware and Electronics Guide: A bill of materials with links to required parts.
Software Setup: Pre-configured Unity projects, speech recognition, face adjustment tools, and more.
Assembly and Configuration Videos: Step-by-step guidance to help you build, configure, and run your robot.

🔹 Who Is This For? Whether you're a robotics enthusiast, AI researcher, educator, or just curious about building an advanced social robot, this open-source project is for you! The R1 is a flexible platform for experimenting with AI-driven interactions, integrating custom faces, and diving into robotics.

🔹 Project Highlights:

Customizable Face Projection: Adjust and personalize the robot’s face to add a unique character.
Unity-Based Setup: Leverage the power of Unity for visual and interactive customization.
Arduino-Controlled Movements: Create dynamic, expressive movement with Arduino integration.
Speech Recognition: Utilize Azure and OpenAI APIs to enable speech capabilities, including the integration of ChatGPT.

🔹 How to Get Started:

Visit the GitHub repository for all the project files and instructions: 👉 https://github.com/OminousIndustries/R1-Open-Social-Robot
Follow the README file for setup instructions.
Check out our detailed video guides in the playlist for step-by-step assembly and configuration.

🔹 Get Involved and Join the Community! We’re excited to see what you create with the R1 Social Robot! Share your builds, modifications, and ideas with the community using #R1SocialRobot. Whether you're adding new features or experimenting with different designs, your contributions are invaluable in shaping the future of open-source robotics.