Pluto

Pluto is an embedded natural language system that controls microcontrollers and hardware directly from within the chip.

Pluto is an embedded intelligence framework designed to run directly inside microcontrollers and control hardware using natural language instructions. It operates with a small memory footprint and requires approximately 0.5 MB of RAM. The system interprets user instructions and translates them into structured operations for hardware such as GPIO, PWM, I2C, SPI, UART, and servos, without relying on third-party AI APIs or cloud services. It is intended for developers and engineers who want to communicate with embedded devices like Arduino Mega, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and STM32 using language rather than traditional firmware code. Pluto is provided as a pre-configured hardware implementation installed on an ESP-based board.

Pluto at a glance

Best for: Software engineer, Researcher
Runs on: self-hosted
Pricing: Pluto 0.1 $450 USD; Pluto 0.3 $799 USD
Released: October 2026
Category: AI research tool
Website: github.com/dib-artificial/pluto

Key features

Interprets natural language instructions locally on microcontrollers
Controls GPIO digital inputs and outputs
Manages PWM variable duty-cycle control for motors and LEDs
Communicates via I2C and SPI with peripherals and sensors
Handles UART serial communication with external devices
Processes analog I/O and hardware timers
Supports persistent memory storage using FRAM

Use it for

Controlling embedded hardware using natural language voice commands
Managing sensors, motors, and displays without traditional programming
Coordinating onboard drone sensors and motors locally
Storing persistent states and instructions using external FRAM

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