Monthly Wrap-Up for August 2025: Creativity, Community, and Collaboration
Hey community,
Welcome to our August 2025 Monthly Wrap-up! This past month has been nothing short of inspiring—from innovations to global events across communities, we’ve seen new products hit the shelves, amazing open-source builds take shape, and plenty of collaborations pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
In this issue, you’ll find 11 deep-dive explorations packed with insights, 2 engaging livestreams, 4 product and service spotlights, and 7 latest Seeed news and event highlights. On top of that, don’t miss 7 standout community projects that showcase the brilliance of makers worldwide.
Let’s dive into the highlights and celebrate another month of open-source spirit together!
📚 I. In-depth Feature & Tech Exploration
01. Meshtastic: Build Your Off-Grid Mesh Network in 2025
Meshtastic is one of the most exciting examples of this shift. By transforming affordable LoRa radios into personal mesh communicators, it enables a network that is Open and free, Self-healing, as well as Energy-efficient. What makes this exciting is the impact across real-world scenarios:
– Mountaineers, hikers, and cyclists exploring beyond the reach of cell towers
– First responders building ad-hoc networks in disaster zones
– Farmers deploying rural IoT without needing costly infrastructure
– Students and makers learning mesh networking hands-on.
02. reSpeaker XVF3800 USB Mic Array with XIAO ESP32S3 UDP Audio Streaming
This project demonstrates real-time audio streaming using the ReSpeaker XVF3800 microphone array with a XIAO ESP32S3 board. The audio is captured via I2S, and transmitted over UDP to a server running on a local machine, where it can be stored and processed as a .wav file. Learn more.
03. Getting Started with reTerminal E10xx in Arduino
Arduino is an open-source electronics platform based on easy-to-use hardware and software. It consists of microcontroller boards and an integrated development environment (IDE). Designed for artists, hobbyists, and engineers, it simplifies creating interactive projects—from robots to home automation. Read more.
04. No-Code Vibration Anomaly Detection with SenseCraft AI
This tutorial demonstrates how to use the SenseCraft AI platform with the XIAO ESP32-S3 and a 3-axis accelerometer to build a zero-code abnormal vibration detection solution. Through SenseCraft AI, users can handle firmware deployment, device setup, learning of normal vibration patterns, and real-time monitoring entirely via a web interface. Check Out today.
05. ReSpeaker Mic Array v3.0
ReSpeaker Mic Array v3.0 is the next evolution of Seeed Studio’s USB microphone arrays, following the ReSpeaker Mic Array v2.0. While the v2.0 was built on XMOS’s XVF-3000 chipset and designed as a major upgrade from v1.0, the v3.0 focuses on refining audio quality and algorithm performance, even with a smaller physical microphone count. Check more details here.
The AI Assistant development kit, jointly created by Seeed Studio and STMicroelectronics. It is designed for cutting-edge edge AI applications. Centered around the STM32N657 MCU with its integrated ST Neural-ART AI accelerator, it perfectly blends powerful AI computing capabilities with the classic MCU advantages of low power consumption. Read more.
07. The Hazard Response Mission Pack
The Hazard Response Mission Pack is a comprehensive solution that leverages cutting-edge technologies to address various hazard scenarios. This portable pack comprises a network of sensors, edge computing devices, and communication tools that cover remote sensing, data transmission, data processing, inference, and analysis. Check out the infographic today.
This tutorial shows how to deploy a real-time crowd tracking and counting system on NVIDIA Jetson devices using the SenseCraft AI platform.The solution enables edge-side people detection and analytics for applications such as smart buildings, retail insights, public safety, and traffic management. Learn more.
Gemini 335Lg is a standout model in the Gemini 330 series, serving as the GMSL2/FAKRA version of the industry-proven Gemini 335L. The GMSL2 serializer combined with the FAKRA connector ensures secure and reliable connectivity for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) navigating complex environments and robotic arms requiring flexible cabling. Find out more.
10. Firearm detection with Frigate NVR on R2000
For this deployment, we expanded Frigate’s existing model library and added a custom yolov11s model specifically fine-tuned for pistol and rifle recognition. When a firearm is detected, Frigate’s rules engine immediately triggers an alert, giving security teams precious seconds to lock down the area and coordinate a response before the threat escalates. Check out today.
11. Voice-Controlled Robot: Full Pipeline from Speech Recognition to Motor Control
This wiki builds an end-to-end voice-controlled motor system based on the Jetson platform (reComputer Robotics J4012), integrating speech recognition, edge large language model (LLM) intent understanding, and hardware control to enable natural human-machine interaction—users can control MyActuator X Series Motors with simple voice commands (e.g., “Rotate 90 degrees clockwise”). Check out today.
🎬 II. Weekly Livestream: Making Next Gadget
01. Making Next Gadget：AI Robotics Components Mega Showcase
Ever wondered how the latest AI robotics components can bring your ideas to life? Join us as we dive into off-the-shelf tools—from NVIDIA Jetson Orin brains to versatile robot kits and precision accessories. See them in action, explore imitation learning, multimodal perception, and hands-on coding, and discover how these components can instantly boost automation and intelligence in your next project. Rewatch here.
02. Making Next Gadget: Meet the MCP-Based AI Chatbot –SenseCAP Watcher for Xiaozhi
Join Seeed Studio’s livestream to explore SenseCAP Watcher powered by Xiaozhi AI — a multimodal, MCP-based AI chatbot!
●See it chat, take photos, solve problems, and manage smart home devices.
●Learn how to customize personalities, prompts, and skills.
●Watch our step-by-step demo from setup to advanced features.
●Pre-order now and get $10 off — your own AI companion for $59!
📰 III. Product & Service Showcases
Stay up-to-date with the latest product releases from Seeed. Discover new tools, platforms, and services designed to streamline your workflow and accelerate innovation in your projects.
01. Introducing the CM5 MINIMA R3: A Compact, Open-Source Powerhouse for Raspberry Pi CM5
Introducing CM5 MINIMA R3, a compact and versatile carrier board built around the latest Raspberry Pi Compute Module (CM5). Designed for developers, makers, and professionals, CM5 MINIMA R3 brings the power of Raspberry Pi – computing into a miniaturized, open-source platform that fuels innovation across various embedded applications – from edge AI and IoT devices to robotics, machine version, and more. Find out more here.
02. Introducing The XIAOML Kit, Your TinyML® Journey Starts Here
Powered by the Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-S3 Sense with built-in camera and mic, the XIAOML Kit adds a 6-axis IMU, 0.42″ OLED, and SD card toolkit. Ideal for students, educators, and developers, it brings vision, sound, and motion projects to life through the textbook’s tinyML® Lab sessions. Think of it as a pocket-sized ML lab assistant—yes, it even fits in a pill bottle! Read more.
Meet this XIAO Soil Mositure Sensor! It can let your plants “speak”—telling you when to water. Powered by the XIAO ESP32-C6 and built for seamless integration with Home Assistant, this smart little device helps you track soil moisture status in real time. This gadget aslo hides other surprises that’ll wow gardeners and redefine how you bond with your plants. Check Out today.
As Nabu Casa‘s partner, we’re excited to introduce the Home Assistant Connect ZWA-2, now available in our Bazaar webstore. This powerful device serves as your gateway to building a robust Z-Wave network through Home Assistant’s Z-Wave Integration. Read More.
👩💻 IV. News & Event Highlights
Get the inside scoop on recent events and news. Gain valuable insights, key takeaways, and highlights from industry experts and thought leaders at the forefront of ML innovation.
01. Embodied AI Hackathon: Build Cooking & Home Robot with NVIDIA Jetson Thor
Ready to build the future of home robots? 🏠 Join Hugging Face, NVIDIA Robotics, Seeed Studio, Hackster.io, and #RedNotefor two hackathons where you’ll design Home Task and Cooking Robots and bring them to life in the HOME scene! You’ll get hands-on with real robot kits powered by NVIDIA Jetson Thor, NVIDIA #Isaac Sim, and #LeRobot by Hugging Face. Click here.
The Everything Presence Lite is a smart mmWave sensor co-created by Everything Smart Home and Seeed Studio. Beyond production, the partnership evolved into a co-creation model, with Seeed supporting sales, fulfillment, and after-sales, showcasing a seamless and friendly collaboration. Click here.
03. Modernizing a Classic: How We Recreated Japan’s Legendary Wiring Buzzer with Seeed Fusion
In Japan’s electrical industry, ensuring correct wiring polarity is essential for the stable delivery of power across factories and infrastructure. By leveraging Seeed Fusion’s agile manufacturing services, they transformed the classic design into a modern, compact version. Check out today.
04. Join the XIAO Showdown: A Collaborative Developer Competition for XIAO MG24 Sense
Join the XIAO Showdown — Seeed Studio has launched a global developer competition, co-hosted with Silicon Labs, Mouser Electronics, and Pico Technology. Participants are invited to create innovative projects using the XIAO MG24 Sense board. Winners receive over $2,000 worth of prizes, including Mouser gift cards, Seeed Fusion PCBA sponsorship and more. Finalists also gain visibility through features in the Silicon Labs “Works With 2025” virtual conference—with all the technical support needed to build and scale ideas into reality. Find out more.
On August 2, 2025, Seeed Studio sponsored Evoke 2025 at Mar Athanasius College of Engineering. Co-organized by the MACE IoT Club and IEDC MACE, the expo featured 40 teams from across Kerala showcasing IoT projects in healthcare, agriculture, and smart automation—celebrating collaboration, demos, and student-led innovation. Learn more.
06. TinyML XIAO Workshop at Kobe Institute of Computing
On August 25th, we were thrilled to host a TinyML XIAO Workshop at Kobe Institute of Computing, Japan, led by our Sales Manager Yoshihiro Tsuboi, exploring how edge AI can be applied in practical, hands-on projects. Click here.
07. Interactive Signage Contest: Highlights & What’s Next
The first edition of the Interactive Signage Contest was a huge success! This year, we launched two contest channels, each with 14 winning spots up for grabs. There are 156 project submissions. After the initial screening, 139 projects advanced to the final round: 74 in the China track and 65 in the international track. The creativity from the community has been incredible. Some of the cool ideas include: AI-Powered Smart Energy Meter, Drone-Based Air Quality Signage Map, Zero-Hardware Offline Message and so on. Check out today.
🌈 V. Community Project Spotlight
Celebrate the creativity and ingenuity of our community members with featured projects and ideas in machine learning. From open-source libraries to DIY solutions, there’s no shortage of inspiration to be found among our talented community.
Using a white background with crisp black text, this dashboard cleverly incorporates moon and star patterns to represent nighttime conditions. Beyond basic weather and date information, it features a events reminder system, ensuring important dates are always visible at a glance. Click for more.
AColdFloor’s plant monitoring display brings personality to functionality. Using red accents and leaf patterns, this setup proves that technical displays can have character. The “health bar” visualization makes complex sensor data instantly understandable – a perfect example of user-friendly design. Click for more.
03. Light Up Your Space: Weekend WLED Project
Gokul KB built a WiFi-enabled RGB lamp using the XIAO ESP32C3 and LED Driver Board for XIAO, powered by open-source WLED firmware for dynamic effects, presets, and smart home integration. With a fully 3D-printed design and app-based control, it’s a sleek, easy weekend project to light up your space. Explore more.
Ever dreamed of building your own AI Pin—like a real-life Jarvis? Roboattic Lab brings it to life with our XIAO ESP32S3 Sense! This DIY wearable uses the onboard camera + Wi-Fi to capture images and send your queries to the Gemini AI API. Read More.
05. An Inspiring DIY submarine for mountain lakes by Mkhitar Evoyan
Built with 3D printing, custom PCBs, sensors, motors, and an ESP32-C3, Sub Sevan Submarine can dive, resurface, and monitor water ecosystems — helping limnologists study fish and freshwater environments. Learn More.
06. F1-Inspired OLED Clock with XIAO ESP32C3
Maker Gokul KB turned his love for Formula 1 into a sleek desk accessory—a digital OLED clock powered by the XIAO ESP32C3. With real-time NTP sync, an F1-style dashboard UI, and a fully customizable housing, this project merges racing passion with electronics and design.
Powered by the XIAO ESP32S3 Sense, TPGmini v2 combines an OLED display and tactile keyboard switch to deliver more than a gadget—it’s a creative platform. Preloaded with apps like Gemini AI, Live Transcription, and a retro-style Camera, it’s also fully customizable through miniOS, inviting developers to shape its future. Read more.
That’s all for today, thank you all for reading through this August Monthly Wrap-up in your spare time. (It is indeed a fruitful month!) If you wanna share what projects you’re working on, shoot us a tweet @seeedstudio, let us know on LinkedIn and Discord, or publish your project on our Project Hub on Hackster.
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