Pi 5 Hospital Room AI Monitor
Build a Pi 5 Hospital Room AI Monitor for Instant Nursing Alerts
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
Imagine a patient bed that knows when restlessness spikes, a room that detects a sudden fever or a cry for help — and alerts the nursing station instantly. This kit equips you to build exactly that: an AI monitor powered by Raspberry Pi 5, with force-sensitive resistors under the mattress, a MEMS microphone for sound anomalies, and a precise temperature probe, all working in harmony to deliver real-time, actionable alerts.
What You'll Build
You’ll create a compact bedside unit that tracks patient movement and pressure distribution through two FSR 402 sensors, listens for abnormal noise events like coughing or calls, and monitors ambient temperature for fever indicators. All data is fused into a live dashboard, and when thresholds are breached — excessive restlessness, a noise spike, or a rising temperature trend — the system triggers local and network-based alerts for nursing staff. Logs are securely stored on a 128GB NVMe SSD via the Pi 5’s M.2 HAT+.
What You'll Learn
- Fuse three sensor modalities — force, sound, and temperature — into a single alert logic using Python and edge AI principles
- Install and configure a high-speed NVMe SSD on the Pi 5’s PCIe lane for reliable data capture
- Program adaptive threshold algorithms that distinguish normal restlessness from distress events
- Design a nursing alert dashboard with visual and audible warnings, ready for integration into hospital or home‑care setups
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi 5 4GB | 1 |
| FSR 402 | 2 |
| MAX9814 Mic | 1 |
| DS18B20 Temp | 1 |
| NVMe SSD 128GB | 1 |
| Pi 5 M.2 HAT+ | 1 |
| USB-C PSU | 1 |
| M-M Wires | 20 |
Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately
| Factor | Sourcing Separately | Compoden Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility checks | You verify every part | Pre-tested as a system |
| Build support | Forums and scattered tutorials | AI companion trained on this exact project |
| Time to first working build | Days of debugging | Hours, with step-by-step guidance |
| Shipping coordination | Multiple sellers, multiple delays | One shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days |
Who This Kit Is For
Ideal for B.Tech ECE and EEE students building health IoT prototypes, Smart India Hackathon teams racing to deliver nurse alert solutions, CBSE Class 11–12 AI and embedded systems enthusiasts, and ATL Tinkering Lab mentors pushing beyond basic sensors. If you’re moving from breadboard blinkers to real-world sensor fusion and want a project that mirrors genuine clinical monitoring needs, this kit gives you the foundation and the context.
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.
What if I get stuck during the build?
Open the AI companion from the QR code or drop a message on WhatsApp — it’s trained on every detail of this kit’s assembly, code, and troubleshooting, so you’ll get step‑specific help in minutes.
Can I use this setup to monitor two beds simultaneously?
Yes, the software model supports adding up to four FSR 402 pairs and additional temperature probes. You’ll scale the alert logic and dashboard, and our AI companion includes a module on expanding the system for multiple beds.
Does the alert system work without an internet connection?
Local visual and buzzer alerts run entirely offline on the Raspberry Pi. For remote nursing station alerts via Wi‑Fi, you can optionally enable MQTT or a lightweight web server — the AI companion covers both offline and networked modes.
Is the SSD empty, or does it come with the operating system pre‑loaded?
The SSD is blank, letting you install Raspberry Pi OS from scratch following the guide. We include a detailed imaging walkthrough in the companion, and the kit’s entire software stack is downloadable post‑setup.
Bed pressure sensor, sound level and temperature on Pi 5 detect patient restlessness, noise events and fever — nursing alert system.
What's in this kit
- Raspberry Pi 5 4GB
- FSR 402 x2
- MAX9814 Mic
- DS18B20 Temp
- NVMe SSD 128GB
- Pi 5 M.2 HAT+
- USB-C PSU
- M-M Wires x20
Shipping Information
- Prepaid Orders: ₹75 for orders up to ₹999, FREE shipping above ₹999
- COD Orders: ₹125 shipping + ₹50 COD fee = ₹175 total
- Delivery Timeline: Dispatch in 1-2 days, delivery in 2-7 days depending on location
Returns & Warranty
- 7-Day Return: Manufacturing defects only (approval required)
- Warranty: 7 days from delivery
- Non-Returnable: Batteries, consumables, cut wires, clearance items