CAIBI ASSESSMENT

Sesame Robot

A printable ESP32 quadruped using eight servos, an expressive OLED face and open animation/control software.

CAIBI VERDICTWORTH CONSIDERING

The result is a useful robotics platform rather than a one-off novelty. Hardware, movement, expressions and software can all be changed after the first build.

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AI CAN HELP

Useful work to hand to AI

Firmware changes
Animation code
API integrations
Debugging

AI CAN'T DO

The physical boundary

Print the mechanical parts
Wire and fit the eight servos
Assemble the joints and body with the required clearances
Calibrate movement on the physical robot
Verify that it moves reliably without binding, slipping or tipping

BUILD WITH AI

Start with the project, not a blank prompt.

The CAIBI build pack gives an AI assistant the source, the known constraints, the useful AI work and the physical boundary. It is designed to help you move faster without pretending the AI has built the thing for you.

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I want to build Sesame Robot.

Source project: https://github.com/dorianborian/sesame-robot

Use the source as the authority. Do not invent parts, dimensions, prices or capabilities that are not published.

AI can help with: Firmware changes, Animation code, API integrations, Debugging.
AI cannot physically do: Print the mechanical parts, Wire and fit the eight servos, Assemble the joints and body with the required clearances, Calibrate movement on the physical robot, Verify that it moves reliably without binding, slipping or tipping.
Tools and capabilities involved: 3D printer, Soldering.
CAIBI's main concern: Eight servos, printed mechanics and wiring create plenty of opportunities for small errors to become movement problems.

Start by checking the source, confirming the current parts and build instructions, then give me a staged plan. Clearly separate source facts from your suggestions. Stop and ask me to verify anything that depends on physical fit, wiring, calibration or safety.

THE BUILD

How it actually comes together

Check the source ↗

YOU

Gather the hardware

Choose the supported controller route, eight MG90 servos and the power setup from the project BOM.

YOU

Print the robot

Print the published PLA parts. The source is designed for minimal supports.

YOU

Build and wire it

Assemble the frame and connect the servos, display, controller and power hardware using the published guides.

AI + YOU

Flash and configure

Load the firmware and configure the network and control setup. AI is useful here for code changes, configuration and debugging.

AI + YOU

Make it your own

Create poses, sequences, faces and integrations. This is where AI can add the most value after the base robot works.

YOU

Test movement

Check servo direction, range, balance and repeatability on the physical robot before relying on more complex motion.

WHAT YOU NEED

Key components

ESP32 based controller
8 × MG90 servos
128 × 64 OLED display
5V 3A power source or supported battery setup
3D printed PLA parts

AFTER THE FIRST BUILD

Ways to take it further

Custom facesNew animationsVoice controlSensor integrationsAlternative cosmetics

OTHER WAYS TO GET THERE

You do not have to follow one route.

ORIGINAL BUILDFollow the creator route

Use the published source, files and instructions as the baseline.

↗AI ASSISTEDUse the CAIBI build pack

Start from the source with prompts that keep the AI inside the verified build information.

→OUTSOURCE PARTGet fabrication done for you

You do not necessarily need to own every capability. This build uses 3D printer, Soldering.

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What supports the verdict

SOURCEDorian Todd

Source available and active

The creator states a hardware cost of about $50 to $60.
The published project includes CAD, STL files, build and wiring guides, firmware and debugging firmware.
The project includes a JSON API and software for creating movements and animations.

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CAIBIWORTH CONSIDERING

The result is a useful robotics platform rather than a one-off novelty. Hardware, movement, expressions and software can all be changed after the first build.

Evidence: Strong
Biggest challenge: Eight servos, printed mechanics and wiring create plenty of opportunities for small errors to become movement problems.

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