AI & Robotics

PROJECT CORBIS

A physical AI assistant drone with autonomous docking and intelligent indoor navigation

Kotlin Jetpack Compose ESP32 Claude API Docker
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The Vision

Project Corbis represents the future of personal AI assistants—not trapped in a screen, but physically present in your space.

This compact FPV drone serves as an embodied AI companion, capable of autonomous flight, self-docking for charging, and intelligent navigation through indoor environments using custom pathfinding algorithms.

Powered by the Claude API with custom tool invocation, Corbis can understand natural language commands and translate them into physical actions in the real world.

AI Powered Navigation
Auto Dock & Charge
FPV Live Video Feed

System Architecture

A sophisticated multi-layer system connecting mobile app, cloud AI, and embedded hardware.

Android App

  • Kotlin with Jetpack Compose UI
  • Real-time FPV video streaming
  • Voice command interface
  • Flight telemetry dashboard

AI Core

  • Claude API integration
  • Custom tool invocation system
  • Natural language to flight commands
  • Indoor path planning algorithms

ESP32 Firmware

  • Real-time flight control
  • Sensor fusion & stabilization
  • Autonomous docking sequence
  • WiFi communication layer

Key Features

AI-Powered Navigation

Using Claude's advanced reasoning capabilities with custom tool definitions, Corbis can understand complex spatial commands like "fly to the kitchen and check if the stove is off" and break them down into executable flight paths.

The system builds an internal map of the environment and uses it to plan efficient routes while avoiding obstacles. 

{
  "tool": "navigate",
  "params": {
    "destination": "kitchen",
    "task": "visual_check",
    "target": "stove",
    "return": true
  }
}

Autonomous Docking

When battery levels drop or on command, Corbis autonomously navigates to its charging dock using precision landing algorithms and optical alignment.

The docking station serves as both a charging point and a home base, allowing for extended autonomous operation.

Optical Alignment
Auto-Charging
Precision Landing

Real-Time FPV

Stream live video from Corbis to your phone with minimal latency. See what the drone sees and issue commands based on the visual feed.

The Android app provides a full flight dashboard with telemetry, battery status, and manual override controls.

Low Latency
HD Stream
Telemetry