
- StackChan began as Shinya Ishikawa’s open-source project, created to stay alive through community support.
- Makers joined in—Takao popularized the DIY kits, and Robo8080 added AI—turning it into a global community.
- Now, M5Stack launches the first, ready-to-play, endlessly hackable StackChan—kept alive by the community.
StackChan began as Shinya Ishikawa’s open-source project, created to stay alive through community support.
Makers joined in—Takao popularized the DIY kits, and Robo8080 added AI—turning it into a global community.
Now, M5Stack launches the first, ready-to-play, endlessly hackable StackChan—kept alive by the community.


From interactive expressions to smart-home control, StackChan comes with rich pre-set features no programming needed to get started.
StackChan reacts to you with expressive eyes, head movements, and playful interactions.


Chat naturally, ask questions, trigger phone actions, and control smart-home devices with AI-powered voice commands.


Chat naturally, ask questions, trigger phone actions, and control smart-home devices with AI-powered voice commands.
When you're away, it keeps an eye on your home. When you need a stand-in, it mirrors your expressions and speaks for you.




StackChan becomes even more playful, expressive, and connected when paired with the app.
Official features? Just the beginning. Code it, mod it, or dress it up with stickers and outfits — your StackChan becomes one-of-a-kind.
StackChan isn’t just a robot — it’s a way of life. Meet fans worldwide, swap ideas, show off your creations, and unlock endless possibilities together.









The M5Stack team unites hardware engineers, software developers, product designers, and marketing professionals passionate about rapid hardware innovation. Our core members have launched hundreds of modular open-source development kits used by creators and engineers worldwide. This project is led by founder and CEO Jimmy Lai, who has deep hands-on experience in embedded systems, product design, and scalable manufacturing.

Shinya Ishikawa
(@sskw_san)

Takao Akaki
(@mongonta555)

robo8080
(@robo8080)






