KIR · SW// Squirrel Works project

KD-X

A companion robot that reads the room. KD-X combines facial expression, tone of voice, and what you say to estimate how you're feeling, then responds in kind. Closer to a loyal dog than a chatbot.

In developmentRoboticsAI3D printed

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01// How it works

Sense. Understand. Respond.

KD-X runs the Empathetic Response Protocol: a model that maps what it sees and hears to an estimate of your emotional state, then picks a fitting reaction. It notices the car was just asked for directions to ice cream, and responds accordingly.

01SenseFace, voice, and words

02UnderstandEstimate emotional state

03RespondChoose the right reaction

Squirrel WorksResearch & AI
KIR RoboticsMotion & electronics
Rapid PrototypingFabrication

02// Gallery

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Chassis

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Head and face

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Electronics

03// Specs

Form factorLegged companion robot
Base designOpen Duck Mini V2 (open source), adapted in-house
MaterialsPLA body, flexible TPU parts
InputsCamera (face & expression), microphone (tone & speech)
OutputMovement, expressions, onboard speaker
HeightTBD
WeightTBD
Battery lifeTBD

04// Build log

2026
Parts printing
Chassis and body parts printing in-house in PLA and TPU.

Want one, or want to help build it?

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