Building a small laptop-only AI without API costs

A 2D game s to build a small AI for a future social robot. It should run only on a personal laptop for one person, without a or an API key. The AI will be developed before the physical robot because it is expected to take the longest.

Python is preferred, but another would also be acceptable. Beginner-friendly books, websites, and YouTube lessons are needed to learn how to build it.

Key points

  • The long-term goal is a small AI for a social robot.
  • It must work without a or an API key.
  • It will run on one personal laptop for a single person.
  • AI development will begin before work on the physical robot.
  • Python is preferred, though other s are acceptable.
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