Your car, upgraded.
A voice co-pilot built for the road. Maps your favourites. Talks you through the drive. Knows Aotearoa.
No download. Opens in your browser. Add to home screen for the full app feel.
Talk to your waka right now.
Tap, speak, hear. Works on Chrome (Android), Safari (iOS), and desktop browsers.
Allow microphone access. Connection runs through Aotearoa-hosted infrastructure on Beast (Hostinger NZ).
What WAKA AI does
🎙 Voice in, voice out
Hold-to-talk or tap-to-talk. Works on any phone browser, no app install.
🌏 Te reo Māori capable
Pronounces Aotearoa place names correctly. Greets you in te reo. Cultural-first, not bolt-on.
🤖 WAKA persona
Calm, dry wit, slightly protective. Calls you IP. The original in-car voice AI energy.
📱 Phone + speaker = ride
Pair with any Bluetooth speaker (Anker Soundcore $80 NZD works perfectly). No proprietary hardware.
🔓 No vendor lock
Browser-first. The future v0.1 React Native app keeps the same architecture. Open by design.
🦞 OpenClaw family
One of 8+ agents in the ManaMetaMaori OpenClaw fleet. Federates with our other Claws.
Frequently asked
What is WAKA AI?
WAKA AI is a browser-based voice AI co-pilot for any vehicle. Original to Aotearoa, it runs on your phone and pairs with any Bluetooth speaker — no proprietary hardware required.
Do I need an app?
No. WAKA AI runs in your phone's browser — Chrome on Android or Safari on iOS 14.5+. Open the page, allow microphone, start talking.
Does it speak te reo Māori?
Yes. WAKA AI pronounces Aotearoa place names accurately and greets in te reo. Full reo Māori conversation mode is on the WAKA AI v0.2 roadmap.
Is it free?
The browser preview is free forever. The full WAKA AI app (with optional hardware kit) is $9.99 NZD/month via the WAKA Pass tier — includes 25% off everything in our digital store.
Who built it?
Ivon Harris of ManaMetaMaori, based in Palmerston North, Aotearoa. WAKA AI is part of the OpenClaw agent family — a fleet of 8+ AI agents serving Māori-rooted, NZ-built digital products.
Will the car actually drive itself?
Negative, IP. We're a voice co-pilot, not full autonomous control. Future versions can read OBDII data and trigger smart-car APIs — but the human still drives.
Pricing
Free Browser Preview
$0
Voice in, voice out. Phone-only. WAKA persona. No card required.
WAKA Pass
$9.99/mo NZD
Full WAKA AI app on launch + 25% off the store + monthly Houseguest drops + 1 free consult/quarter.
Founders Bundle
$499 once
Lifetime WAKA Pass + 3 consults + Champion Bundle. First 50 buyers only.