Red Lamp

Red Lamp is a personal companion you can talk to, something that listens, responds, and helps you feel connected. It’s not a chatbot; it’s a friend that’s always there, that grows with your identity.

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🌟 Inspiration

We were inspired by the idea of a companion robot—something that feels present, comforting, and personal. Red Lamp explores themes of identity and connection, reimagining a robot not as a tool, but as a friend.

💡 What It Does

Red Lamp is a personal companion you can talk to—something that listens, responds, and helps you feel connected when you don’t want to be alone. It’s not just a chatbot; it’s designed to feel like a friend that’s always there.

🛠️ How We Built It

We built Red Lamp using the LeLamp kit, modifying the original robot into a companion-focused device. The system integrates 3D-printed components, mechanical fasteners, and hands-on assembly, combined with our understanding of robotic systems and hardware integration.

⚠️ Challenges We Ran Into

One of our main challenges was establishing a stable connection between the Raspberry Pi and our devices, particularly during setup and testing.

🏆 Accomplishments We’re Proud Of

  • Successfully assembling the lamp from scratch
  • Achieving a fully functional mechanical system
  • Bringing the concept to life within the hackathon timeframe

📚 What We Learned

  • Debugging code in a real hardware environment
  • Using SSH connections to communicate with the Raspberry Pi
  • Troubleshooting hardware–software integration challenges

🚀 What’s Next for Red Lamp

  • A body-language reader to better understand user presence and emotion
  • Expanding functionality to include tutoring and learning support

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