Internet-Controlled Button-Pressing Robot Prototype

I’m building a small desktop-sized robot whose single purpose is to press real-world buttons for me while I’m miles away. The device must execute precise, complex multi-axis motions, then recover to a home position so it can be triggered again. I already know it will live on an ESP32, Arduino or a comparable microcontroller, but I need an experienced partner to turn that concept into a reliable, working prototype. Here’s the vision. A lightweight end-effector reaches out, lines itself up, and delivers a repeatable press with enough force to register the button yet gentle enough not to damage it. Everything is driven from a secure web interface so I can log in from any browser, watch the robot’s status, and command a press in real time—no local Bluetooth tethers. Latency, positional accuracy, and a clean user experience really matter. Where I need your help is in nailing down the architecture, selecting motors, drivers, limit switches, and the right structural materials (3D-printed or machined), then assembling, wiring, and bringing up the firmware. A short video demoing the robot pressing a button from a remote web page will be the proof of success. Deliverables • Complete bill of materials with sourcing links • Mechanical CAD files (STEP/STL) and fabrication notes • Schematics, PCB (if any), and fully commented firmware for ESP32/Arduino • Responsive web UI for live control over LAN/Internet • Assembled and tested prototype, plus a demo video showing remote operation • Brief hand-off guide so I can reproduce or iterate on the design This is a paid collaboration for personal use right now, but if things work smoothly I’m interested in expanding the design and adding features down the road. Let me know how you would approach the motion system, what you’d use for accurate multi-axis positioning, and how quickly you could reach a first functional prototype.

Project ID: 40354589