SMRTR ProgrammingApr 13, 2026Dev.to

Build a Talking Robot with Gemini Live and Reachy Mini

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This tutorial shows how to build a conversational desk robot using Reachy Mini and the Gemini Live API. The open-source Python app enables real-time voice conversations while the robot expresses itself through dances, emotions, and head movements. The architecture combines audio streaming, tool calling, and a movement system with 15 built-in personalities that can be customized through plain text files.

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