The ESP-EYE is a compact ESP32-based development board from Espressif designed for face detection, face recognition, and speech recognition applications. It combines an ESP32 with 8 MB PSRAM and 4 MB flash, a 2-megapixel camera, and a digital microphone in a miniature form factor.

All processing runs on-chip — no cloud connectivity required. The board includes buttons and LEDs for basic control and configuration, and creates a Wi-Fi access point for streaming video to a web browser.

Key Features

• ESP32 with 8 MB PSRAM – On-chip AI processing for face and speech recognition
• 2-Megapixel Camera – Built-in camera for face detection and recognition
• Digital Microphone – For voice and speech recognition
• 4 MB Flash – On-board storage for firmware
• On-Device Processing – No cloud or internet connectivity required
• Wi-Fi Access Point – Stream video to a browser at http://192.168.4.1/face_stream

Getting Started

1. Connect the board to a computer via USB
2. Open a serial connection at 115,200 baud
3. When the red LED is lit, say the wake word "Hi Lehshin" to activate
4. The red LED will blink — connect to the Wi-Fi access point created by the board
5. Open a browser and navigate to http://192.168.4.1/face_stream
6. Point the camera at faces to see recognition boxes (~2 fps)

Ideal For

• Face detection and recognition projects
• Voice and speech recognition applications
• Edge AI development without cloud dependency

Resources

• ESP-EYE Getting Started Guide