Independent Lab · AI × Assistive Tech

Think binary.Build bio.

Where code evolves into care, and biology meets intelligence.

Bioxbinary is an independent lab exploring the frontier where AI and edge computing meet assistive technology. We build real hardware and share the firmware, local-first protocols, and research notes openly.

  • Open-source firmware
  • Local-first by design
  • No cloud lock-in
Edge Telemetry Feed
MQTT WS: Connected (14ms)
Physical Builds

Hardware in the open

Tangible, open-source assistive devices engineered for local-first reliability. No cloud lock-in, zero subscription gates.

Working Build · Hardware v1.2
DoseXTrack dispenser with four pill compartments, a display showing the next dose time, and a confirm button

DoseXTrack

● Working Prototype

A smart medication-monitoring system pairing an ESP32-driven dispenser with a real-time web dashboard over MQTT. Designed to grant independence to individuals managing strict schedules while giving caregivers verifiable peace of mind.

  • Real-time medication adherence tracking
  • Audible & visual multi-stage reminders
  • Physical tactile dispense confirmation button
  • Local-first telemetry over Mosquitto MQTT
  • C/C++ firmware built on ESP-IDF & FreeRTOS
  • Hardware timer & RTC clock sync via NTP
  • Non-blocking asynchronous event loop
  • Fail-safe local EEPROM dose queue storage
  • Lightweight pub/sub messaging via QoS 1
  • WebSocket bridge to web-based dashboard
  • Standardized JSON event payload schema
  • Sub-20ms round-trip latency on local Wi-Fi
  • ESP32-WROOM-32 microcontroller
  • Micro-servo mechanical gate actuator
  • 0.96" I2C OLED status screen & status LEDs
  • Custom 3D-printable PETG housing
Architecture

Where digital logic meets living care

An end-to-end local-first topology designed for absolute data autonomy, high fault tolerance, and zero external dependency.

LAYER 01

Edge Hardware

ESP32 dual-core microcontrollers running FreeRTOS. Low-power sensors, hardware interrupts, and mechanical actuation.

ESP-IDF · C/C++ · GPIO
LAYER 02

Local Message Bus

Deterministic MQTT broker routing high-frequency sensor readings and dispatch acknowledgments under 15ms.

Mosquitto · QoS 1 · WebSockets
LAYER 03

Edge Intelligence

Lightweight anomaly detection algorithms running on-device to flag missed cycles without leaking personal data.

Quantized ML · Zero Cloud
LAYER 04

Caregiver Dashboard

Clean, accessible web interface streaming live telemetry directly from local brokers. Offline-capable.

Vanilla JS · Reactive Streams
Labs

Research divisions

01

Edge AI Systems

Intelligence at the source. Compact, energy-efficient AI that runs on-device — bringing real-time decisions to the edge without cloud dependencies.

Sensor-driven decisions Real-time anomaly detection Predictive edge models Secure embedded logic
Explore Edge AI →
02

Assistive HealthTech

Assistive devices that restore autonomy, foster independence, and empower individuals with disabilities and older adults through dignified technology.

Adaptive mobility aids Sensory augmentation Medication adherence Pediatric accessibility
Explore HealthTech →
03

AgriTech & Hydroponics

Grow smarter, sustain longer. Re-imagining environmental systems through micro-climate monitoring, autonomous hydroponic dosing, and multi-sensor telemetry.

Precision EC/pH dosing Climate-adaptive hydroponics Multi-sensor farm networks Resource conservation
Explore AgriTech →
04

Bioethics-Coded Intelligence

Technology guided by conscience — ethical reasoning and local-first data protection embedded in every design, safeguarding user dignity.

Local data sovereignty Open-source transparency Affordable care access Human-in-the-loop safety
The ethics framework →
Lab Notes

Field dispatches from the workbench

Technical observations, firmware decisions, and design lessons learned while building in the open.

Firmware ·

Why MQTT beats HTTP for microcontroller assistive dispensers

Bench-testing latency and power consumption on the ESP32 under intermittent Wi-Fi conditions. Why lightweight pub/sub with QoS 1 guarantees critical delivery.

Read technical notes →
Industrial Design ·

Designing non-stigmatizing assistive enclosures

Medical devices often look cold, sterile, and clinical. Lessons learned from creating soft, friendly 3D-printable PETG forms that children feel proud to keep on their desks.

Read design philosophy →
Bioethics ·

Local-first health telemetry: Why health data shouldn't leave the room

How we design assistive architectures that function 100% offline, storing medication logs locally without centralized cloud servers or subscription locks.

Read privacy framework →
Participation

Build it with the lab

No sales funnels, no investor pitch decks — just open engineering. If any of this resonates with you, or you want to build alongside us, you are welcome here.

01

Inspect & Fork on GitHub

Read the firmware, examine circuit pinouts, open issues, or submit a pull request. Everything lives in public repositories.

02

Share Clinical & Usability Feedback

Caregivers, occupational therapists, and makers: your real-world feedback directly shapes what features get prototyped next.

03

Integrations & Tooling

Test our open APIs, integrate MQTT sidecars, or contribute agentic tools designed for embedded IoT maintenance.

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