Meta Releases Open-Source Code to Help You Build Muse AI Devices

Meta description: Meta now lets builders create Muse gadgets for its AI agent using ESP32, Raspberry Pi, E Ink, HDMI and touchscreen hardware, with open source code.

Tags: Meta Muse, AI agents, open hardware, ESP32, Raspberry Pi

Featured image: Abstract circuit-board scene with a glowing agent interface on a color E Ink panel, small touchscreen, and HDMI dongle, no people, no logos, no text.

Meta has opened a new path for its Muse AI agent by letting people build their own Muse gadgets with code the company has made open source. The change matters because it turns Muse from a software feature into a component that can be connected to ESP32 boards, Raspberry Pi systems, displays, buttons, sensors and other hardware.

Background: From an AI Agent to a Buildable Muse Gadget

The starting point is not a finished consumer gadget sitting on a shelf. The Verge's report describes Muse gadgets as things users can assemble themselves, with Meta opening the code behind the agent. That means Muse is being presented as a reusable intelligence layer that can sit inside different hardware choices.

This kind of transition is common in early hardware ecosystems. Before a product becomes a polished device, it often appears as a set of instructions: pick a board, add a screen, connect input devices and test what the software can do. Muse gadgets are currently in that maker-facing phase.

Development Process: ESP32, Raspberry Pi and the Open Source Path

The first concrete step is hardware selection. Meta points to two familiar platforms: an off-the-shelf ESP32 board and a Raspberry Pi. These are common names in maker projects. ESP32 boards are often used in compact connected devices, while Raspberry Pi boards act as small single-board computers for prototypes and experiments.

Next comes the software layer. Meta references its SDKs, meaning software development kits that help developers attach Muse to physical components. The connection points are broad: displays, buttons, sensors, actuators and other parts that might already be on a workbench. The sequence is therefore simple: choose a board, use the available code or SDK tools, wire in inputs and outputs, then test the gadget.

Latest Progress: E Ink Reminders, HDMI Screens and a DIY Muse Charm

The most recent examples show where Muse might live once it is connected to hardware. One case is loading Muse onto a color E Ink display so it can show reminders. This is a practical direction because E Ink panels are often used for readable, low-motion information, which fits a reminder display.

Another case is adding Muse to an HDMI stick, so the agent can appear on a big screen. That setup could turn a TV or monitor into the main interface for a Muse gadget. A third case is placing Muse inside a small touchscreen device, creating what the report calls a DIY Muse Charm. Together, the examples cover three form factors: a low-power ambient display, a large-screen room display and a portable touch interface.

Current Stage: Early Maker Access, Not a Finished Gadget Line

At this point, the timeline is still early. The key names remain the tools Meta highlights: Muse, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, SDKs, color E Ink display, HDMI stick, small touchscreen device and DIY Muse Charm. The central fact is that Meta is making the code available so users can build their own Muse gadgets rather than waiting only for packaged hardware.

What to watch next is whether these maker patterns become more than experiments. The current stage is defined by open code, named hardware paths and three display examples. The next signal will be how builders use the tools and which Muse gadget formats prove useful enough to move from the workbench into wider products.