--- title: Learn how to build full-stack AI agents using Rust and... description: Echokit is an open-source AI voice assistant platform built entirely in Rust, from ESP32 firmware to backend server. The project enables developers to create... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/learn-how-to-build-full-stack-ai-agents-using-rust-and-docker-with-echokit-in-this-episode-michael-upnhr5t6y twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Learn how to build full-stack AI agents using Rust and Docker with Echokit. In this episode, Michael Yuan and Marco Franzon join Francesco Ciulla to discuss the challenges of embedded AI, why the ESP32 is a game-changer, and how to deploy AI software | daily.dev og:description: Echokit is an open-source AI voice assistant platform built entirely in Rust, from ESP32 firmware to backend server. 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In this episode, Michael Yuan and Marco Franzon join Francesco Ciulla to discuss the challenges of embedded AI, why the ESP32 is a game-changer, and how to deploy AI software **[Francesco Ciulla](https://daily.dev/sources/qgtyrebqt)** · [@francescociulla](https://daily.dev/francescociulla) · 1 upvotes · 0 comments ## Summary Echokit is an open-source AI voice assistant platform built entirely in Rust, from ESP32 firmware to backend server. The project enables developers to create AI-powered embedded devices that connect to local servers via WebSocket, supporting voice interaction with configurable LLMs, ASR, and TTS services. The architecture runs on Docker, uses Axum for the web framework, and supports MCP integration for home automation. The creator advocates for Rust over C++ in embedded AI applications due to memory efficiency, reliability, and the ability to use a single language across the full stack. ## Full article daily.dev links to this article rather than hosting it. 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