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How to Build an AI Agent for Inbound Calls (That Actually Works)
Did you know you can create your voice AI agent that can listen, understand, respond, and act like a human? Thanks to AI, you are not required to learn full-stack AI technologies, but with a simple approach, you can create a real AI agent for inbound calls. With AI agents, you can answer calls 24/7, even on weekends and holiday, and handle repetitive questions.
Tech Stack
- Telephony Integration: Twilio, SignalWire, or Vonage
- Speech-to-Text (STT): Google Cloud Speech, Microsoft Azure Speech, or AssemblyAI
- Natural Language Understanding (NLU): Dialogflow CX, Rasa, Microsoft Copilot Studio, or OpenAI GPT
- Text-to-Speech (TTS): Amazon Polly, Google Cloud TTS, ElevenLabs for lifelike voices
- Orchestration/Logic Layer: Your code (Node.js, Python) r a visual flow builder like Voiceflow
- Optional: CRM/API integrations, databases, analytics
Inbound call flow
The Twilio Studio receives your call and passes it off to your AI. Google Speech-to-Text or Microsoft Azure Speech transcribes spoken input within milliseconds.