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Exploring Alexa Voice Services and Alexa Gadgets

This course is meant for anyone who wants to build customized voice-enabled devices and fun-filled Alexa Gadgets and gain confidence in the development of voice-enabled products.

Venkatesh Varadachari
Venkatesh Varadachari
Cloud | advanced | 3 hours |   Published: Dec 2021
In partnership with:  Coursera

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Overview

1.3KSTUDENTS*
94%RECOMMEND*

This course includes: 

  • 3+hours of on-demand video 
  • 4 modules 
  • Advanced level 
  • Direct access/chat with the instructor 
  • 100% self-paced online 
  • Many downloadable resources 
  • Shareable certificate of completion 
This course is meant for anyone who wants to build customized voice-enabled devices and fun-filled Alexa Gadgets and gain confidence in the development of voice-enabled products.  If you are an engineer who wants to start working with voice-first technology or a hobbyist looking to make cool projects using voice interactions you will find this course very useful. This is because this course gives equal importance to both the projects as well as the concepts. 

Skills You Will Gain

Alexa
Alexa Skill Builder
Node.js

Learning Outcomes (At the end of this program you will be able to)

  • You can build your own Alexa-enabled device, a Smart Mirror, that can talk to you and listen to you. 
  • You can customize the device and enable it to do chores for you. 
  • You can build a fun-filled Alexa gadget that can be controlled using voice. 
  • You can come up with many creative ideas which can solve practical problems using voice-controlled technology. 

Prerequisites

  • A basic understanding of Raspberry Pi, Python, and node js is required. 
  • Familiarity with Shell Scripting and Linux Commands 
  • Creative minds full of innovative ideas 
  • Problem Solving ability. 

Who Should Attend

  • A hobbyist who is into the voice-first technology 
  • A student with a basic understanding of electronics and programming and wishes to explore the technology behind voice-enabled devices 
  • An engineer who wants to do fast prototyping of projects using the Alexa Voice Services 

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*Where courses have been offered multiple times, the “# Students” includes all students who have enrolled. The “%Recommended” shown is also based on this data.
1Welcome to the course!
2Module 01: Course Introduction
3Module 02: All about Mirror
4Module 03: Enhancing the Mirror
5Module 04: Alexa Gadgets

About this course: Overview, Learning Outcomes, Who Should Enroll...

Venkatesh Varadachari

Venkatesh Varadachari

Venkatesh brings a rich background in trading and portfolio management, with deep expertise in Non-Japan Asia markets. His experience spans a wide range of asset classes, including equities, foreign exchange, and interest rates. Having worked in roles from proprietary trading to hedge fund management, Venkatesh possesses a profound understanding of market microstructure and risk management.

His hands-on experience enables him to provide valuable insights into both linear and nonlinear derivatives, with a strong focus on practical application rather than just theoretical concepts. Throughout his career, he has managed long/short trading books using advanced quantitative algorithms and overseen multi-asset portfolios, showcasing his ability to navigate complex financial environments with precision.

Venkatesh’s trading experience covers a diverse set of markets across Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, India, and the Philippines, giving him a truly global perspective on financial strategies and market dynamics. Beyond his professional trading roles, he is also committed to advancing financial education. As a co-founder of educational platforms, he aims to deliver high-quality financial knowledge and foster a culture of innovation and continuous learning. His dedication to bridging the gap between theory and practice ensures that learners gain a comprehensive and actionable understanding of finance.

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Segment - 01 - Introduction to Alexa Voice Service

Segment - 02 - Getting to know AVS Device SDK

Segment - 03 - Building with AVS Device SDK - Part 1

Segment - 04 - Building with AVS Device SDK - Part 2

Segment - 16 - Introduction to Alexa Gadgets

Segment - 17 - Exploring Alexa Gadgets Toolkit

Segment - 18 - Designing an Alexa Gadget

Segment - 19 - Exploring the Sample Projects

Segment - 20 - Alphabet Tester - Part 1

Segment - 21 - Alphabet Tester - Part 2

Segment - 22 - Conclusion

Segment - 05 - A Bird's Eye View

Segment - 06 - Experimenting with Magic Mirror

Segment - 07 - Tinkering the Magic Mirror

Segment - 08 - Magic Mirror Gone Smart!

Segment - 09 - Making of the Smart Mirror

Segment - 10 - Picking back at where we left

Segment - 11 - Getting Ourselves Ready

Segment - 12 - Mirror Mirror , Take a Picture! - Part 1

Segment - 13 - Mirror Mirror , Take a Picture! - Part 2

Segment - 14 - Mirror Mirror , Play a Song! - Part 1

Segment - 15 - Mirror Mirror , Play a Song! - Part 2