Ubo Pod: Open Raspberry Pi-based smart speaker with 1.54-inch display, camera and AI assistant

The Ubo Pod is a type of smart speaker, but it differs significantly from smart speakers such as those from Amazon. The model houses a Raspberry Pi 4 or Raspberry Pi 5 in a modular case designed to maximize extendability and repairability. The scope of delivery also includes an IPS screen with a screen diagonal of only 1.54 inches and a resolution of 240 x 240.

Two microphones and two speakers with an output of two watts each are installed, allowing acoustic interaction with the model. A camera with a resolution of 5 MP is on board. A keypad consisting of seven buttons is provided for button operation. The microphones can be deactivated at the hardware level via a dedicated button, and the camera has a "physical privacy curtain". The 130 x 99 x 52 millimeter device also comes with a temperature sensor, an IR receiver and an IR transmitter.

Users can configure the Ubo Pod in many different ways, allowing for the creation of individualized applications. As part of a crowdfunding campaign that involves a significant financial risk for supporters, the base price is $109 (not including shipping), but this does not include a Raspberry Pi.