Retail Footfall Camera Kit – Privacy-First Footfall Analytics with Edge AI on Raspberry Pi 5

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

Transform a Raspberry Pi 5 into a privacy-conscious retail analytics camera that counts footfall through an artistic lens. This kit runs a TensorFlow Lite style transfer model in near real time on the edge device, turning ordinary camera feeds into stylised visuals while detecting and counting people entering a space — without storing a single identiiable frame. It’s a practical entry into deploying AI on resource-constrained hardware for real-world business intelligence.

What You'll Build

You will assemble a completely standalone edge AI device that captures live video from the Pi Camera Module 3, applies a neural style transfer model to render every frame as an oil painting or mosaic, and overlays a real-time footfall count on the 7‑inch HDMI display. The output is a privacy-preserving artistic dashboard suitable for retail shops, pop‑up stalls, or event entrances.

What You'll Learn

• Deploy a TensorFlow Lite style transfer model on a Raspberry Pi 5 and achieve near real-time performance
• Integrate a high‑speed NVMe SSD via the M.2 HAT+ to accelerate model loading and frame processing
• Build a footfall counting algorithm that works entirely on stylised, privacy-safe images
• Assemble and configure a multi‑component edge AI system from scratch, including camera, display, storage, and power

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

Ideal for B.Tech ECE/EEE students building privacy‑focused IoT projects, CBSE Class 12 computer science investigatory work, and teams at Smart India Hackathon experimenting with edge AI for retail. ATL tinkering labs and early‑college makers will find the hardware‑software integration a solid intermediate challenge.

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.