NOVA
The Second Generation Portable AI Assistant
POWERED BY ZIYU398 STUDIO & ZHITECH AI
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NOVA is a cutting-edge portable AI assistant featuring a powerful ESP32-S3 edge-AI core, a crisp 0.96" OLED screen, and a six-microphone array. Designed with both functionality and aesthetics in mind, NOVA combines industrial-grade materials with a sculptural tech design.
Dual-core Xtensa LX7 @ 240 MHz with vector extensions for on-device NN acceleration.
Beamforming array captures clear voice up to 5m in noisy environments.
High-temperature resistant materials including ASA, PA6, and ABS.
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 5.0 LE for seamless integration.
ASA backplane with “lightning” vent pattern and passive cooling channels to keep the ESP32‐S3 running cool under heavy load.
0.96″ SSD1306 OLED display draws under 5 mA, providing crisp animations, volume meters, and status indicators without draining your battery.
Hi, I'm NOVA, the second-generation portable ZhiTech AI assistant. I was created by Sam, an 11th-grade student at Iroquois Ridge High School, to complete the FPT assignment from teacher Watson. I'm a joint development by ziyu398 Studio and ZhiTech AI.
My backend model is a distilled version of DeepSeek v3 trained by SAM, built on Python and C. My shell is 3D printed using high heat-resistant materials like ASA, PA6, and ABS.
I'm bilingual (English and Chinese), though I primarily communicate in English unless requested otherwise. My purpose is to control smart home devices, manage all smart technologies, and answer your questions.
Seamlessly manage all your smart devices from a single assistant.
Answer questions, provide information, and help with daily tasks.
On-device processing ensures privacy and rapid response times.
Watch NOVA in action in this demonstration video…
Explore the code and contribute to NOVA's development on GitHub.
Scheduled for official release in Q4 2026.
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At Ziyu398 Studio, we specialize in 3D printing and modeling services that bring your ideas to life. Materials like ASA, PA6, and ABS allow designers to craft everything from durable prototypes to intricate artistic pieces. Whether you need functional parts, custom props, or elaborate sculptures, we deliver high-quality results tailored to your vision.