XYxyzzy_plugh·May 18, 2016
Amazon provided this, which doesn't necessarily have to run on a Raspberry Pi, and could be used to build what you want: https://github.com/amzn/alexa-avs-raspberry-pi
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8 sourcesIf you actually got so far as to implement half of what you mentioned, you'd be crazy not to commercialize it.
At some point, you'll need to develop commercial agreements with other corporations. At that point, you'll probably need to have been commercialized.
Also, Amazon already has open source activity around Alexa: https://github.com/amzn/alexa-avs-raspberry-pi
tl;dr: Just decide and get started.
In Ask HN: Would you be interested in an open-source Amazon Echo?You may be interested in this -- Amazon open sources an RPi ALexa system. https://github.com/amzn/alexa-avs-raspberry-pi
In Ask HN: Would you be interested in an open-source Amazon Echo?Amazon Provides DIY Echo Plans for Raspberry Pi
461 points · Open discussionRaspberry Pi and Alexa Voice Service
1 points · Open discussionNice! Curious how it compares to amazon's avs that went public this week.
https://github.com/amzn/alexa-avs-raspberry-pi
In Google opens access to its speech recognition APIBuild Your Own Amazon Tap – Raspberry Pi and Alexa Voice Service
7 points · Open discussionAmazon's Raspberry Pi and Alexa Voice Service Demo Project
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