shivansh-bhatnagar18 / virtual-voice-assistant

This is a Virtual Voice assistant created in Python using Speech Recognition Libraries and also looking forward to add a 3D talking avatar for the same to make the experience more soothing

Virtual Voice Assistant

Project Description

The Virtual Voice Assistant is a Python-based application that performs various tasks such as retrieving information, setting alarms, and managing to-do lists through voice commands. It leverages voice recognition technologies to provide a hands-free, intuitive user experience.

Features

• Information Retrieval: Get answers to basic queries like weather updates and general information.
• Task Management: Set alarms and create, view, and manage a to-do list via voice commands.
• Voice Interaction: Operate the assistant hands-free using voice commands, enhancing accessibility and productivity.

Technologies Used

• Python: Core programming language.
• SpeechRecognition: For capturing and interpreting voice commands.
• pyttsx3: For text-to-speech conversion.
• Google Speech API: For accurate voice recognition.
• Google APIs: For retrieving information such as weather updates.

Installation

1. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/virtual-voice-assistant.git
   cd virtual-voice-assistant

2. Install Dependencies: Ensure you have Python installed. Then, install required packages using:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Set Up APIs:

   • Obtain API keys for the Google Speech API and other Google services.
   • Replace placeholders in the code with your API keys.

Usage

1. Run the Application:

   python voice_assistant.py

2. Interact with the Assistant:
   • Speak commands like "Set an alarm for 7 AM" or "Add milk to my to-do list."
   • The assistant will respond and perform the requested tasks.

Example Commands

• Information: "What's the weather today?"
• Alarm: "Set an alarm for 6:30 AM."
• To-Do List: "Add groceries to my to-do list."

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and create a pull request with your changes.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.