computer vision
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ESP32-S3 3D Scanner Brings Budget Space Carving and 3D Mesh Generation to Embedded Hardware Projects A recent project shared on reddit - r/esp32 showcases how much computer vision potential can be squeezed out of inexpensive, low-power hardware. Built around a Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32-S3 board paired with its dedicated round screen extension, the handheld device doubles as a self-contained 3D object scanner. Originally intended as a platform for an augmented reality game, the creator pivoted… |
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ESP32-Based Smart Mailbox Uses Computer Vision to Detect Packages and Trigger Motorized Doors and Alerts The project documents a fully automated smart mailbox built by Re-Crafting DIY. It integrates advanced electronics to solve practical issues like package theft, weather damage, and inadequate storage space. By repurposing an old car’s wiper motor for the door mechanism, the mailbox features a heavy-duty, motorized front door controlled by a central brain. It might have been a little too much… |
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Maker Built His Quadruped Robots a Soccer Field Where Ball Tracking Improved With Less Accurate Camera Data A maker built a miniature soccer environment for Sesame, a small quadruped robot, and demonstrated the system at the 2026 Open Sauce maker event. The build includes a scaled down soccer pitch sized for the robot, along with 3D printed goals and structural components. Multiple Sesame units are controlled wirelessly using the ESP-NOW protocol, with ESP32 chips on each robot communicating with a… |
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Phantom Twist: The Spinning Drone That Hides in Plain Sight Northwestern University engineers have unveiled Phantom Twist, a groundbreaking low-visibility UAV that exploits human visual perception to hide in plain sight. The drone spins its entire body at up to 25 rotations per second using a single motor and counter-rotating propeller system. Unlike traditional quadcopters with stationary bodies, Phantom Twist has no fixed… |
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Building a Machine Vision-Based Robotic Assembly System Using MechArm 270 and Jetson Nano Industrial automation has revolutionized manufacturing by making production faster, more accurate, and highly consistent. Modern robotic assembly systems combine robotic arms, machine vision, motion control, and embedded control electronics to automate repetitive tasks with minimal human intervention. While these systems are widely used in industries, the same… |
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Autonomous Robotic Fish Combines Computer Vision and Wireless Charging A YouTube channel named CPSDrone has developed a fully autonomous robotic fish capable of operating without direct human control. The project, which took nearly three months to design and build, demonstrates how bio-inspired robotics can replicate the movement and behavior of aquatic life while integrating advanced robotic capabilities. Unlike traditional remote-… |
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Meet Saras 2.0, the Claude-Driven Robot What happens when you give Claude a real robot body and let it control everything.This article highlights Saras 2.0, an AI based robot, built by Tech with Anant. It’s an upgraded version of his previous Saras 1.0 He designed the Saras 2.0 hardware fully in Autodesk Fusion. Powered by a pi4, the bumper holds the TOF sensor and camera and front panel holds a 7inch hdmi… |
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How to Build an IoT-Based Parking Space Detection System Using Raspberry Pi and CircuitDigest Cloud Everybody likes weekends. On weekends, you often drive with your family to crowded places like malls, theme parks, or circuses for outings and relaxation. But then comes one of the most frustrating parts of the trip: searching for parking. Sometimes, finding a parking space feels even harder than waking up early in the morning.Even if there is a security guard or… |
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How to Build a Parking Space Detection System Using ESP32-CAM with CircuitDigest Cloud Imagine driving into a crowded parking area and not knowing whether a space is available or not. This project solves exactly that problem by building a smart, automatic parking space detection system using the ESP32-CAM and the CircuitDigest Cloud API. With just a button press, the device captures a real-time image of the parking area and sends it over the internet… |
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How to Use ESP32-CAM for Face Detection Using CircuitDigest Cloud Have you ever watched a movie where a system instantly detects a person’s face, like in security doors or smart targeting systems, and thought, “This looks too complex to build in real life?” It might seem like something only high-end systems can do, but the reality today is very different. With compact and powerful modules like the ESP32-CAM, building an ESP32-CAM… |
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Raspberry Pi Reveals Pi 6 Timeline, Zero 3 Plans, and the Real Reason Behind Stock Shortages Raspberry Pi recently hosted an AMA session on Reddit featuring CEO Eben Upton, CTO of Hardware Engineering James Adams, and CTO of Software Engineering Gordon Hollingworth. The discussion covered a wide range of topics including Raspberry Pi 6, Zero-series shortages, AI, industrial adoption, and the future of the RP2040 ecosystem. Here are some of the most important announcements and… |
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How to Do Helmet Detection with ESP32-CAM Using CircuitDigest Cloud Think of a busy road where hundreds of riders pass every minute, some wearing helmets, many not, and imagine trying to monitor all of them manually. It’s almost impossible to keep track in real time. Now imagine a small device quietly watching the scene, capturing an image with a single trigger, and instantly telling you whether safety rules are being followed. That is exactly what this ESP32-… |