Build a Robot That Predicts Human Movement with the Pi 5 Predictive Collision Avoidance Kit

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

This kit lets you construct a differential-drive robot that uses a Pi Camera Module 3 Wide and an RPLidar A1 to perceive surroundings. Running on a Raspberry Pi 5, the social force model predicts future positions of moving people, then the robot plans a path that avoids those predicted locations — not merely reacting to current obstacles. It’s a true anticipatory navigation system for dynamic environments.

What You'll Build

You’ll assemble an autonomous robot capable of navigating shared spaces safely by forecasting human movement. The system fuses visual and lidar data, applies a real-time social force algorithm, and drives two DC motors to execute smooth, proactive avoidance maneuvers. The final build demonstrates a paradigm shift from reactive to predictive robotics.

What You'll Learn

• Implement a social force model on the Pi 5 to predict pedestrian trajectories from camera feeds.
• Synchronize a wide-angle camera and 360° lidar for continuous environmental perception and sensor fusion.
• Optimize a real-time prediction pipeline using the Pi 5’s quad-core CPU and NVMe SSD for minimal latency.
• Design motor control algorithms that account for predicted future collision zones, not just current ones.

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

This advanced kit is ideal for B.Tech ECE/EEE students pursuing final-year projects or Smart India Hackathon (SIH) challenges in AI and robotics. Researchers at IITs, NITs, VIT, BITS Pilani exploring human-aware navigation will find it a ready-to-use platform. It’s also suited for advanced hobbyists who have moved beyond basic Arduino robots and want to implement state-of-the-art prediction algorithms.

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.