Real-Time Voice AI on an ESP32? Yep. Powered by Speechmatics + Pipecat #speechmatics #pipecat

Speechmatics
3,573 views July 28, 2025

Yes, this is real. Speechmatics ASR meets Pipecat to enable low-latency transcription and diarization — even on a tiny ESP32. The ESP32 acts as a WebRTC client to the Pipecat server, functioning as a remote microphone and speaker. This setup allows multiple low-cost endpoints to connect to the same Pipecat system, enabling scalable, distributed voice interfaces. 👉 Learn more at https://www.speechmatics.com 🚀 Test it yourself: https://portal.speechmatics.com 📡 About Pipecat: https://www.daily.co/blog/pipecat/ 🛠️ Explore the code on GitHub: https://github.com/sam-s10s/pipecat-guess-who Use cases? Think robotics, drive-thrus, voice gaming, elevators...

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