Devlog: Building a Gatebox-like AI Companion

Development log for Project Ava alternative and Gatebox-like AI companion hardware. We're building a privacy-focused, offline-capable companion device with a presence-first OS. Follow our prototype progress, hardware experiments, and insights as we explore what makes an AI companion feel truly present.

Gatebox-like AI Companion: What We're Building

December 19, 20245 min readTeam ESAGIHardwarePrototype

We're building a Gatebox-like AI companion that focuses on presence rather than constant interaction. Unlike Gatebox's holographic approach, we're exploring a more intimate, quiet form of companionship with privacy and offline capability at its core.

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Gatebox-like AI Companion: What We're Building

Razer Project Ava Alternative: Privacy + Offline + Customization

December 12, 20247 min readTeam ESAGIAnalysisIndustry

Razer Project Ava shows promise, but there are gaps we're addressing. As a Project Ava alternative, we focus on privacy, offline capability, and customization—core features missing from Razer's concept.

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Razer Project Ava Alternative: Privacy + Offline + Customization

Curved Display + AI Character Box Prototype (Photos)

December 5, 20244 min readTeam ESAGIPrototypeHardware

First physical prototype photos of our Gatebox-like AI companion. Testing curved display options and form factor. The goal is subtle presence without being distracting—a privacy-focused offline companion device.

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Curved Display + AI Character Box Prototype (Photos)

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