Meta has open-sourced the code needed to build custom hardware for its Muse AI agent, extending the assistant beyond the company's own Muse Charm and smart glasses. Developers can use the firmware and Linux SDK to run Muse on ESP32 boards, Raspberry Pi, or other off-the-shelf components.
The Verge and Engadget both report that Meta is seeding the effort with its own Muse Home Link, a USB-C powered dongle that lets Muse talk to smart-home devices over a local network. Meta manufactured 5,000 units and is giving them away; The Verge says users can join a waitlist ahead of shipping this month, while Engadget specifies the giveaway is for Muse subscribers.
The two outlets agree on the suggested DIY projects: an E Ink reminder display, an HDMI stick for a TV, and a small touchscreen gadget similar to the Muse Charm. Engadget adds that Meta has set up a Discord community and says the initiative could inform future hardware efforts, while The Verge highlights Meta's 'proceed at your own risk' caveat.