The Google AIY Vision Kit is a do-it-yourself (DIY) kit designed for building AI-powered vision projects. This kit allows users to create an intelligent camera capable of recognizing objects and faces using machine learning.
Components and Assembly
The AIY Vision Kit includes:
– Vision Bonnet
– Raspberry Pi Zero WH
– Raspberry Pi Camera v2
– Long and short flex cables
– Push button and button harness
– Micro USB cable
– Piezo buzzer
– Privacy LED
– Micro SD card
– Various nuts, standoffs, and a cardboard camera box for assembly
Assembly of the kit takes approximately 1.5 hours. Users can follow detailed instructions to connect the components and run initial demos, such as the Joy Detector, which recognizes faces and detects smiles. The kit also supports custom-trained TensorFlow models, allowing for a wide range of object detection capabilities[2][4].
Features and Capabilities
The AIY Vision Kit leverages TensorFlow’s machine learning models to provide robust image recognition capabilities. It can identify various objects and faces, detect emotions, and perform other vision-related tasks. The kit is designed to be user-friendly, fitting all components into a compact cardboard cube, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced makers[2][4].
Applications and Projects
Users can utilize the Vision Kit to build projects that take action based on visual input. Examples include:
– Intelligent cameras that recognize and react to specific objects or faces
– Emotion detection systems
– Custom AI applications using TensorFlow models
The kit encourages experimentation and learning, providing a platform for users to explore and innovate with AI technologies[5].
For more detailed information and assembly instructions, visit the official AIY Projects website by Google[2][5].
Further Reading
1. Shop by Category | eBay
2. Vision
3. Google AIY Vision Full Kit – Includes Pi Zero WH – v1.1
4. https://www.mgsuperlabs.co.in/estore/Google-AIY-Vision-Kit-1.1
5. AIY Projects