Nova Desktop (V2) AI Humanoid Desktop Companion

by haydenwoodger

www.novarobot.co.uk Nova Desktop V2 — Expressive AI Robot Companion Nova Desktop V2 is a tiny robot with a real personality. She can talk with you (voice + AI), track you, and respond with expressive gestures that make her feel genuinely present on your desk. Features 🔴 Fully fleshed out GUI for simplified use 🎙️ Voice conversation (you speak, she replies out loud) 👀 Tracking / follows you 🤖 Micro-gestures + mood motions: idle, idle_2, happy, excited, playful, joking, sarcastic, surprised, curious, thoughtful, calm, neutral, encouraging, determined, concerned, confused, frustrated, annoyed, proud, sad, tired 📘 Build & Software guides: www.novarobot.co.uk 🎬 Demo videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2BvxQpLpv0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AbfKB6Kpb0w Parts List : Servos ⚙️ ST3215 30kg serial bus servos — Qty: 3 (2 neck, 1 torso) https://www.waveshare.com/catalog/product/view/id/4991/s/st3215-servo/category/335/ ⚙️ ST3020 25kg serial bus servos — Qty: 8 (arms: 4 per arm) https://www.waveshare.com/st3020-servo.htm Camera 📷 100fps Varifocal USB Camera — Qty: 1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09S3B7WD6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title&th=1 Power 🔌 JIZZU 12V 10A Power Supply Adapter (120W) — Qty: 1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0CR5VX5PC/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_2?smid=AX6N0CMHDUQBC&psc=1 🔌 5.5 × 2.1mm DC connector adapters (male + female screw terminals) — Qty: 1 pack https://www.amazon.co.uk/Aiqeer-Connector-Adapter-Female-Terminal/dp/B08L8W9N99/ Fasteners 🧰 M3 countersunk machine screws (assortment kit) — Qty: 1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/FandWay-Stainless-Hexagonal-Countersunk-Assortment/dp/B08CXDXYJY/ ⚙️ Deep Groove Ball Bearings 3×8×3mm — Qty: 1 pack https://www.amazon.co.uk/sourcing-map-Bearings-Miniature-Precision/dp/B0DK5B9YYS?pd_rd_w=sMs5p&content-id=amzn1.sym.45709bc2-d4dc-47d1-bf9f-9f6dc2a607c3&pf_rd_p=45709bc2-d4dc-47d1-bf9f-9f6dc2a607c3&pf_rd_r=XJ3BHFTQ96GDY1DFBQDQ&pd_rd_wg=feYe3&pd_rd_r=fd30e7d2-e2bb-4b1a-b704-29ebd261ee87&pd_rd_i=B0DK5B9YYS