MobileClaw: live demo at MobiCom 2026
Date:
I presented MobileClaw at ACM MobiCom 2026 in Austin, Texas, on October 29, 2026. Our live demo explored how a phone can use incoming notifications and local information to offer useful assistance throughout the day.
What we demonstrated
MobileClaw connects an LLM to Android’s notification stream. A notification can prompt the agent to look up relevant information and suggest a next step; interactive chat shares the same conversations, memory and local context. Supported actions run through Android APIs and AppFunctions exposed by cooperating apps.
For example, a request for a photo can lead to a search of images on the phone. The user reviews the candidates, selects a photo and confirms the recipient before sending it. Outward actions require user confirmation by default. The model service is configurable, with cloud and compatible local endpoints.
My role
I designed the overall architecture and led development of MobileClaw. My work included on-device semantic search, Android AppFunctions integration, and a separate privileged process that checks permitted operations before execution. I worked with Alexander Du, Ozzie Hassel and Jash Uganandan, advised by Prof. Wei Gao.
Watch the demo
The video runs for 2 minutes 59 seconds, with English narration and subtitles. Download the MP4 or visit the lab’s project page for the full description and publication details.