Overview
- Pankaj, a Bengaluru-based developer, retrofitted his grandfather’s rotary phone to respond to the wake phrase “Hey Kiri.”
- Lifting the handset activates listening, after which the assistant takes voice commands, according to his demo post on X.
- He said the device uses a Raspberry Pi and inexpensive components, costing about $25 (roughly Rs 2,000).
- The creator claims it can handle tasks such as booking a cab, scheduling meetings, ordering food, controlling lights, and summarising emails.
- Hindustan Times, The Tribune, and India Today reported the project on March 10, citing social media reactions and stating they have not independently verified the device or its capabilities.