How Blue Built and Shipped 100 Voice Assistant Hardware Units in 55 Days for YC Demo Day
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Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
The article details how Blue, a hardware startup, developed and manufactured 100 units of their voice assistant hardware called "Bud" in just 55 days for YC Demo Day. Bud is a USB-C device that enables voice control of any app on iOS by using the Accessibility pointer (AssistiveTouch) to tap, swipe, and type without requiring API integrations. The team used 3D printing for rapid prototyping and experimentation throughout the development process.
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allowing Blue to tap, swipe, and type across real apps, without requiring APIs or special app integrations
You can say, "Compare these two flights, text the best to John, then buy," and watch it happen while your h
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