Paper Signals by Google
Build-it-yourself objects that you control with your voice.
In plain words
Paper Signals is a voice-controlled craft project from Google that lets users build physical objects to track information like weather. Users can construct signals from provided examples or create custom ones using the open-source repository. The project combines voice commands with Internet of Things technology, appealing to makers interested in hands-on projects that combine physical crafting with voice control and data tracking.
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From the sources
Paper Signals is a Voice Experiment that lets you make little voice controlled objects that track simple things, like weather. You can build any of the example Paper Signals we have on g.co/papersignals or https://smooth.technology/paper-signals, or use the repo to make your own Custom Signal.
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