Version 1.0.0

🎉 Initial Release

First public release of the Owl Virtual Assistant (OVA), featuring a desktop companion that combines AI conversation with an interactive animated interface.

✨ Features

Core Functionality

• Desktop pet with fluid pixel art animations
• Voice activation with "Hey Ova" wake word
• Natural language processing using Ollama
• Text-to-speech responses via Edge TTS
• Interactive drag-and-drop movement
• System tray integration

Animations

• Idle state with breathing animation
• Flying and landing sequences
• Looking around animation
• Dancing animation
• Pickup and held states
• Sleep mode transitions
• Speaking and listening indicators

AI Integration

• Conversational AI powered by Ollama
• Multiple personality presets
• Conversation history tracking
• Context-aware responses

User Interface

• Speech bubble display mode
• Settings dialog for customization
• Volume control for sound effects
• Adjustable sleep timer
• Random action configuration

Technical Features

• PyInstaller-based executable
• Modular code structure
• Configuration system
• Resource management for assets
• Error handling and logging

🐛 Known Issues

• May need to run Ollama separately before starting OVA
• Some animations might flicker on certain Windows configurations
• Voice recognition accuracy depends on microphone quality

📝 Notes

• First release focuses on Windows compatibility
• Requires Python 3.12+ for development
• Built with PyQt5 for UI components
• Uses pygame for sound management

🔜 Planned Features

• Additional personality presets
• More interactive animations
• Custom wake word options
• Advanced AI model configurations
• Multi-monitor support improvements