Alex Bordei

Full-Stack Developer @ Whiz Center

Alex Bordei is a full-stack developer with a decade of experience in creating custom solutions for web, API, and mobile development. His expertise and dedication have earned him recognition as a respected authority within the technology industry. Having spoken at over 30 IT conferences, Alex has covered a wide range of topics, including IoT and DIY IoT projects, virtual assistants, web and mobile development, and security. His presentations at events such as WordCamp Europe, Codecamp, DevFest Romania, and DevTalks Romania have inspired and educated attendees on the latest trends and best practices in the tech industry. In addition to speaking at conferences, Alex has been an active volunteer and organizer for various communities' including WordCamp Europe events, further demonstrating his dedication to the tech community. He is currently the organizer of the Flutter Bucharest Meetup and was previously involved in organizing the Flutter Romania Meetup. Alex's enthusiasm for technology extends to the Internet of Things (IoT), where he explores new opportunities for innovation and connectivity. He is also passionate about music and upcycling, finding creative ways to merge his interests and contribute to a more sustainable future. With a wealth of experience and a genuine passion for all things tech, Alex Bordei is an engaging and insightful speaker who is sure to inspire audiences at any event.

Flutter-Powered Robot Butler: Building a Talking, Thinking IoT Device with Embedded AI

What if we told you that you can build your own robot butler—one that talks, listens, sees, and even moves—using Flutter? In this session, we’ll show how we turned a Raspberry Pi and some off-the-shelf components into an interactive robot powered by embedded AI, with Flutter as the central brain. We’ll explore how we combined Flutter with native hardware control to move servo arms, blink LED eyes, and speak using text-to-speech. The robot understands voice commands using Whisper for local speech-to-text, sees using OpenCV, and responds smartly via a small on-device LLM—no cloud required. This isn’t a theoretical project—it’s a fully working setup that brings together AI agents, embedded control, and real-time UI. If you’ve ever wondered whether Flutter can go beyond mobile, this is the session for you. Key takeaways: How we run Flutter on embedded devices like Raspberry Pi Using MethodChannels to control GPIO and native hardware Integrating local AI models for speech, vision, and commands Building responsive physical interactions (voice, motion, lights) Why Flutter is a perfect fit for embedded, kiosk, and smart devices We’ll bring code, insights, and most importantly—our Flutter-powered robot butler.