Pi 5 Physical Human Robot Trust Research
Pi 5 Human-Robot Trust Research Kit – Legible Motion Planning to Measure Trust
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
A robot arm that moves with clear, legible intentions doesn’t just perform tasks—it builds human trust. This kit equips you to create a physical human-robot interaction (HRI) testbed on the Raspberry Pi 5, where every servo sweep and gaze shift is designed to be readable. By measuring human behaviour responses through the Pi Camera, you can quantify trust and refine interaction algorithms, making your research impactful for assistive robotics, industrial cobots, and AI agents.
What You’ll Build
You’ll assemble a 4-DOF robotic arm with real-time legible motion planning. The Pi Camera Module 3 tracks human gaze, posture, and approach behaviour while the arm performs tasks with intentionally readable trajectories. Data streams to the high-speed NVMe SSD, enabling you to train and validate trust measurement models. The finished platform is immediately ready for controlled HRI experiments.
What You’ll Learn
- Implement motion planners that emphasize predictability and deliberate legibility of every robot movement.
- Configure the PCA9685 servo driver and four MG996R servos for precise kinematic control of the arm.
- Capture and analyse human gaze, posture, and compliance using the Pi Camera and OpenCV.
- Log high-resolution behavioural data continuously to the NVMe SSD for iterative trust-model training.
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi 5 8GB | 1 |
| Pi Camera Module 3 | 1 |
| Servo Driver PCA9685 | 1 |
| MG996R Servo | 4 |
| Robot Arm Kit | 1 |
| NVMe SSD 512GB | 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
This advanced kit is built for B.Tech, M.Tech, and PhD students in ECE, CS, and robotics at Indian institutions like IITs, NITs, VIT, and BITS Pilani, as well as independent researchers and Smart India Hackathon teams working on human-robot trust. If you’re developing cobots for industrial safety or social robots for elder care, this kit provides a validated hardware foundation so you can focus on algorithms and trust metrics.
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?
Scan the QR code to access your AI build companion, trained on this exact kit. For human backup, WhatsApp our Bengaluru support team—they’ll guide you from wiring to calibration.
Can I use this kit for a Smart India Hackathon project?
Absolutely. The legible motion and trust measurement focus aligns with SIH themes on AI, robotics, and human-centric design. You can prototype a complete HRI trust study for your submission.
Does the AI companion include code examples for motion planning?
Yes. It provides Python scripts for the 4-DOF arm with PCA9685 and MG996R servos, plus OpenCV routines for human behaviour capture. You can immediately test legible trajectory algorithms.
How does the NVMe SSD improve trust research?
High-speed storage lets you log camera frames and sensor data without bottlenecks. Trust studies demand continuous behavioural streams; the 512GB SSD ensures hour-long experiments run without frame loss.
Legible motion planning on Pi 5 makes robot intentions readable to humans — measures trust score from human behaviour responses.
What's in this kit
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