Comparison of Voice Assistant SDKs for Embedded Linux Devices

Explore the landscape of voice assistant SDKs for embedded Linux devices in this comprehensive conference talk. Delve into the world of smart speakers and voice-controlled home appliances, examining the market growth and potential of AI-powered IoT devices. Compare the SDKs for Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and the open-source alternative Mycroft, focusing on compatibility, feature support, and hardware requirements. Learn the steps for quick prototyping using low-cost single board computers like Raspberry Pi and Orange Pi Zero. Gain insights into the technologies behind smart speakers, key software ingredients, and developer opportunities for each platform. Discover the process of building your own voice-controlled device and launching commercial products with these assistants. Examine hardware specifications, wake word technologies, speech-to-text engines, and integration with home automation systems. By the end of this talk, acquire a thorough understanding of the current state of voice assistant SDKs and their applications in embedded Linux systems.

Intro
Agenda
Virtual assistants
Technologies in Smart Speakers
Key Software Ingredients
Smart Speaker Market
Alexa Features
Developer opportunities with Amazon Alexa
Amazon Smart Speakers
3* Party Devices with Alexa
AVS Device SOK
Google Assistant Features
Developer opportunities with Google Assistant
Google Assistant SDK
Compatibility and feature support
Google Smart Speakers
Party Devices with Google Assistant
Building Your Own Device (15)
Launching Commercial Devices with Google Assistant on the Market
Mycroft Pulse
Mycroft Features
Mycroft Wake Words
Mycroft STT engines
Deep Speech
Mycroft TTS engines
Mycroft Devices
Google Voice Kit for Raspberry
Orange Pi Zero Sets
Home Assistant
Simple Voice Control with Alexa
Conclusions
Hardware Specifications