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Flashing AI Models on the SenseCAP Watcher

Overview​

Special thanks to XiaoZhi AI Chatbot for their open-source contributions that made this project possible.

This guide focuses on how to flash the SenseCAP Watcher with the Visual Recognition Triggered Conversation firmware and how to replace or update the AI model on the device. It is intended as a hands-on instructional guide for these operations.

For a full introduction to Watcher features, applications, and use cases, please refer to : SenseCAP Watcher - AI Assistant that actively interacts with the world

Prerequisites​

Required Hardware​

  • SenseCAP Watcher device
  • USB Type-C data cable
  • Windows PC
note

If you are flashing the Visual Activation Firmware, and your Watcher device model is not -EN, you will also need to manually flash the authentication file for normal usage (only required once).
For detailed instructions, please refer to Watcher Agent Firmware Flashing Guide.

Firmware Flashing Process​

  • Prerequisites

  • Step 1. Connect to the device(Type-C port on the bottom of the device) and Open your Flash Download Tool

  • Step 2. Configure Firmware Settings

  • Step 3. Select COM Port and Flash Settings

    • If flashing doesn’t start after clicking START, click STOP and confirm you have selected the COM port ending with “B”.

  • Step 4. Erase and Flash

    • Click the ERASE button to clear the existing firmware
    • Wait for the erase process to complete
    • Click the START button to begin flashing
    • You should see progress information in the log window
    • If no progress appears or failed, try the other COM port

  • Step 5. Verify Success

    • The flashing process is complete when you see the success message in the log window.

  • Step 6. Restart the Device

    • Locate the reset hole on your Watcher device
    • Use a pin to gently press the reset button
    • The device will restart with the new firmware

AI Model Flashing Process​

Prerequisites​

Step 1. Open our platform and Select SenseCAP Watcher in Workspace​

Step 2. Connect to our Platform by serial port​

  • Click Connect

  • Select correct serial port (ending with “A”)

  • Click Connect

Step 3. View existing model and Change a new model​

  • View Model name and Model version

  • Click Select Model... and Click the model you want to flash

  • Click Confirm

Step 4. Adjust the Threshold and Preview the effect​

  • Also, you can adjust the threshold by talking to the agent

Troubleshooting​

Common Issues​

  1. No COM Port Detected

    • Ensure you're using the bottom Type-C port
    • Try a different USB cable
    • Check if USB drivers are installed properly

  2. Flashing Fails

    • When flashing Himax, select the COM port ending with “A”.
    • When flashing ESP32-S3, select the COM port ending with “B”.

  3. Device Not Responding

    • Use a pin to gently press the reset button
    • Try erasing before flashing

Technical Support​

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