Pi 5 Deformable Object Manipulation Kit – Train a Robot Arm to Fold Fabric and Tie Knots

Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.

Build a robotic system that solves one of the toughest challenges in modern robotics: manipulating soft, deformable objects. Your Pi 5 will run a trained neural network that predicts how cloth and rope bend, allowing the 6-DOF arm to fold a towel or tie a simple overhand knot with precision never seen on a hobbyist platform. This kit brings cutting‑edge AI research to your workbench, powering real‑time visual servoing and compliant force control.

What You'll Build

A fully integrated robotic cell where a Raspberry Pi 5 processes camera images to infer the state of fabric or cord, then commands a 6‑axis arm equipped with a force‑torque sensor to execute delicate folding or knot‑tying sequences. You'll see real‑time deformation prediction and adaptive control — the same principles used in smart factories and surgical robots.

What You'll Learn

• Training a convolutional neural network on the Pi 5 to model cloth dynamics
• Interfacing force‑torque feedback for compliant manipulation
• Real‑time visual servoing with the Pi Camera Module 3
• Implementing motion planning for knot‑tying tasks

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

Advanced B.Tech students in ECE, CSE, or AI seeking a final‑year capstone project; researchers at IITs, NITs, or VIT exploring deformable object manipulation; Smart India Hackathon teams tackling robotics problem statements; and serious hobbyists ready to push the limits of what a Raspberry Pi 5 can do.

Built and Backed by Compoden

Every Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.