Peerbots — Social Robot Face & Controller

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 (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

Partners

• Fine Art Miracles — art therapy and social robotics for people of all ages with disabilities
• Misty Robotics — dedicated Misty II robot controller integration
• Semio Community — co-development of open-source robot face infrastructure
• Ability Central Philanthropy — funded inclusive robot content co-creation with self-advocates
• Autism Science Foundation — early seed funding

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