Circular AI Voice Interaction Core Board (ESP32-S3)

This circular AI voice interaction core board pairs an ESP32-S3 dual-core 240 MHz processor with a dual-microphone array, a 1.85-inch capacitive touch TFT display interface, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 — built for rapid productisation of AI speaking practice devices, smart badges, desktop assistants and robot voice modules.

Description

This circular AI voice interaction core board: an ESP32-S3R8 dual-core 240MHz processor, an onboard dual-microphone array and a 1.85-inch capacitive touch TFT display interface, with 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0. It suits rapid productisation of AI speaking practice devices, smart badges, desktop assistants and robot voice modules.

One circular AI core board that takes the hardware pain out of voice interaction

  • ESP32-S3R8 dual-core AIoT processor @240MHz with 8MB in-package PSRAM
  • Dual digital silicon mic array (48kHz PDM) with noise reduction and echo cancellation
  • 1.85-inch capacitive touch TFT display interface for AI dialogue and device status
  • 2.4GHz Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0 (BLE) with an integrated dual-mode antenna
  • One Type-C connector for power, flashing, debugging and data transfer
  • 3.7V lithium battery input with charge/discharge management
  • Spare GPIO, audio, display and debug interfaces for second-generation work
  • Air ±4 kV / contact ±2 kV ESD, already verified in volume production
circular AI voice interaction core board with the AI speaking practice device
Core board to finished device

Onboard components

# Component Description
1 ESP32-S3R8 SoC Wi-Fi/BT SoC at 240MHz with 8MB in-package PSRAM
2 128Mbit Flash 16MB for program code, system resources and user data
3 Touch panel interface Connects the capacitive touch panel
4 Display interface FH35C-15S-0.3SHW(50) connector for a 1.85-inch TFT
5 USB Type-C port DLDUSB-TYPE-C-16P; power, flashing and debug in one
6 Power / function button DLD-AJ0306-35CN; long press to toggle, short press for function
7 Battery interface 3.7V lithium battery with charge management
8 SPK audio interface SH2-1.0-2P-LT socket, supports 4Ω / 8Ω speakers
9 Onboard antenna Wi-Fi/Bluetooth dual mode, 2.4GHz + BLE 5.0
10 Onboard digital mics LMD2718B261-A1 dual array, 48kHz PDM
Core board onboard components, front and back
Onboard components (front / back)
Core board dimensions 50.11 x 49.36 mm
PCBA dimensions

Technical specifications

Parameter Specification
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 (BLE)
Processor ESP32-S3R8 dual-core AIoT processor @240MHz
SRAM 512 KB
PSRAM 8 MB
Flash 128 Mbit (16 MB)
Power input USB Type-C 5V / 3.7V lithium battery
Operating voltage 3.7 V
Charging current 300 mA @5V
Power consumption <60 mA @5V (sleep mode)
Speaker 8Ω, 1.5 W
Microphone Dual digital silicon mics, 48 kHz sampling
USB port Type-C: power / flashing / debug / data
Buttons Power on/off and function button
Peripheral I/O GPIO, display, audio and debug
PCBA size 50.11 × 49.36 mm
Device size 58 × 58 × 17.2 mm
Operating temperature -10 °C to 60 °C
ESD protection Air ±4 kV; contact ±2 kV
Waterproof rating Not waterproof

Documentation

Need the full parameter set, or forwarding to an engineering team? Download the specification: Core Board Specification (EN)(PDF)

Application scenarios

  • AI speaking practice and intelligent learning devices: With cloud AI dialogue services: AI speaking practice, real-time conversation, pronunciation correction and character interaction.
  • Children’s story players and reading devices: Picture-book playback, voice-requested stories and interactive Q&A with subtitles on screen.
  • AI companion badges and companion devices: The circular PCBA is a natural fit for badges, with anime-style character display and emotional companionship.
  • AI desktop assistants and interaction terminals: Voice assistant, schedule reminders, weather and information display, smart home control.
  • AI robot modules and voice cores: The voice interaction and intelligent control core of a robot, shortening integration cycles.
  • Smart information terminals and guidance devices: Voice queries, route guidance, content playback and guided services for venues and retail.
  • Other smart devices and rapid productisation: A general-purpose core platform that reduces development complexity and time to market.
AI interaction PCBA enabling a range of smart devices
Application overview

How it compares with the finished device

Dimension AI voice interaction core board AI Speaking Practice Device
Form factor Circular core board Ø50.11 × 49.36 mm Finished device Ø58 × 17.2 mm
Display Onboard 1.85″ TFT + touch interface; panel as accessory 1.85″ HD capacitive touch TFT
Battery Add your own 3.7V lithium cell Built-in 3.7V cell with charge management
Enclosure No enclosure; develop your own housing Mature circular housing, ready to use
Software Firmware framework + SDK for custom builds Ships with AI Practice / Translation / Wordbook
Best for Teams with their own product definition Projects that need to ship now or rebrand
Deliverables Core board + engineering support + MP support Finished unit + ODM/OEM + language customisation

FAQ

Q:Does the core board cover the full voice chain?
Yes. Wake word, speech recognition, semantic understanding and TTS all run on it, either on-device or with a cloud AI service — suitable for AI speaking practice, instant translation and voice assistants.
Q:Can it be used for a smart badge?
Yes. The circular form factor is a natural fit for smart badges, companion devices and desktop gadgets, with TFT/OLED display options configured per project.
Q:Is the display included?
The board carries the 1.85-inch TFT display and touch interface (FH35C-15S connector). The panel itself is a matched accessory, configurable per project.
Q:What do you support at mass production?
Pilot runs, mass production, mechanical design and CE/FCC certification support, plus ongoing maintenance of the firmware framework and SDK. ODM/OEM and second-development are welcome.
Q:Is English documentation available?
Yes. The English product specification can be downloaded directly on this page, and the full BOM plus production pack is available to engineering teams.

Not sure whether this board fits your product? Send us your form factor, display and battery plan and we will advise on selection and the route to mass production.

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