A fully functional prototype that includes: Oversized Chessboard: Slightly larger than the standard 8×8 layout to prevent piece collision. Embedded Magnets: Neodymium magnets inside each chess piece. Hall Effect Sensors: Placed in each square to detect piece presence. Electromagnets: Under each square to lift and hold pieces during movement. 2-Axis Actuator System: Similar to 3D printer mechanics, used to glide pieces from one square to another. Arduino + CNC Shield: Controls the motors and sensors. Microphone Integration: Captures voice commands to trigger movement. Voice-to-Command Logic: Arduino interprets the spoken move, verifies legality, then executes movement sequence: Activates electromagnet under the piece. Lifts the piece (hovering effect). Moves it to the destination square. Deactivates magnet and resets actuator.  

Idea: Build a voice-controlled automatic chessboard that moves pieces based on spoken commands, allowing players with visual or physical impairments to participate without needing to see or touch the board. Objectives: Design and build a 2-axis movement system using stepper motors. Enable voice input recognition to accept move commands. Accurately move chess pieces using electromagnets and positioning sensors.