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Core Insights - A developer named Ethan has demonstrated the ability to create a "physically operable intelligent agent" using a $25 prepaid Android phone by running OpenClaw, allowing the phone to perform hardware operations through Discord commands [1][5]. Group 1: Technology Implementation - Ethan's setup involves installing Termux, running OpenClaw Agent, and utilizing Termux API to access Android system capabilities [4]. - The phone acts as a "hardware execution node," enabling commands like turning on the flashlight or taking photos via Discord [5]. - A complete "perception-understanding-feedback" loop is established, where the low-end Android phone captures images, and a cloud-based model (GPT 5.2) analyzes them [6]. Group 2: Sensor and Communication Capabilities - The agent can read sensor data, such as the phone's orientation, and respond accurately [7]. - Although the agent can initiate a call, it failed due to the phone not being linked to an actual number [7]. - Ethan notes that for audio functionalities, root access is required, which is not available on the current device [7]. Group 3: Future Aspirations and Community Reactions - Ethan plans to create a "phone cluster" using multiple low-cost Android devices to explore more functionalities [9]. - Community feedback is mixed, with some questioning the practical applications of a phone cluster, while others suggest potential uses like a low-cost security system [9][10]. - The combination of cloud API and low-end hardware allows more developers to participate in similar experiments, overcoming previous cost barriers [10].