Retail Footfall Camera Kit v7
Retail Footfall Camera Kit v7 — Build a Thermal People-Counting Robot with Pi 5 & YOLOv8
Every part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.
Picture a wheeled robot that patrols a retail aisle, silently counting every visitor using body heat, then applies YOLOv8 object detection on a live video feed for extra accuracy. Now imagine reprogramming the same hardware to autonomously search a collapsed structure for survivors. The Retail Footfall Camera Kit v7 puts a thermal AI people counter on your workbench—and a search-and-rescue platform in your future projects.
What You'll Build
You'll assemble a mobile robot equipped with a Raspberry Pi 5, an AMG8833 thermal array, a Pi Camera Module 3, and an RPLidar A1. The bot roams a known environment, detects human heat signatures with a pre-trained YOLOv8 model, and logs footfall data onto a 256GB NVMe SSD. For advanced tinkering, the same chassis and sensor stack can be re-tasked to map and search a mock disaster zone, detecting warm bodies behind light cover.
What You'll Learn
- Fuse thermal imaging and visible-light data for robust people detection.
- Process real-time video with YOLOv8 on Pi 5 and store results on an NVMe drive.
- Enable autonomous navigation using RPLidar SLAM and DC motor control.
- Deploy an edge AI application that bridges retail analytics and search-and-rescue robotics.
Kit Contents
| Component | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Raspberry Pi 5 4GB | 1 |
| AMG8833 Thermal Sensor | 1 |
| Pi Camera Module 3 | 1 |
| RPLidar A1 | 1 |
| Cytron Motor Driver | 1 |
| DC Motor | 2 |
| Robot Chassis | 1 |
| NVMe SSD 256GB | 1 |
| Pi 5 M.2 HAT+ | 1 |
| USB-C PSU | 1 |
| M-M Wires (20 pieces) | 1 |
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
Designed for CBSE Class 11-12 students diving into AI, B.Tech ECE/EEE learners building mini projects, Smart India Hackathon teams prototyping retail tech, and ATL Tinkering Lab innovators. Anyone 15–21 who wants to combine computer vision, edge computing, and autonomous robotics will find a complete playground in this kit.
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 kit; you can also message us on WhatsApp for personalized guidance from our maker team.
Can this robot be used outdoors for disaster search?
The included robot chassis works best on smooth indoor floors. With modifications to wheels and power, you can adapt it for rough terrain; the AMG8833 thermal sensor will still detect human heat signatures through light smoke or dust.
How accurate is the footfall counting in a real store?
After a short calibration, the system achieves about 92% accuracy counting people crossing a defined zone. Thermal pixel data ignores shadows, and YOLOv8 on the Pi Camera feed reduces false positives from inanimate warm objects.
Do I need prior coding experience?
A working knowledge of Python is enough. The kit includes pre-trained YOLOv8 models and step-by-step Jupyter notebooks that walk you through setup, tuning, and autonomous patrol code.
Retail Analytics — Thermal camera and YOLOv8 on Pi 5 detect human heat signatures — autonomous robot searches a disaster scenario area.
What's in this kit
- Raspberry Pi 5 4GB
- AMG8833 Thermal Sensor
- Pi Camera Module 3
- RPLidar A1
- Cytron Motor Driver
- DC Motor x2
- Robot Chassis
- NVMe SSD 256GB
- 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