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Peerbots — Social Robot Face & Controller

Cross-platform social soft robot face and configurable controller app for Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, and Linux. Also works as a Misty II robot controller.

UnityiOSAndroidSocial RobotHRIPeerbotsNeurodiversityCross-platformMisty II
Live Demo GitHub

Overview

Peerbots is a cross-platform app (Unity) that turns any device into a social robot face and controller — designed for use with soft robot bodies to support neurodiversity. The app displays animated robot faces on a phone or tablet and provides a configurable controller interface. It also works as a dedicated controller for the Misty II social robot platform.

Versions

  • Peerbots Unity (2023) — Original Unity app on iOS App Store, Android, Mac, Windows, Linux
  • Peerbots React (2025) — New cross-platform progressive web app with backend for saving/loading controller data, built with Saad Elbeleidy and Dan Liu

Key Features

  • Expressive animated 3D robot face with configurable personality
  • Real-time controller with buttons, sliders, and custom behaviors
  • Misty II robot integration
  • Open-source under GPL-3
  • Designed for neurodiversity support and social skills development