Raspberry Pi Wildlife Camera Trap Kit — AI-Powered Object Sorting

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

Conservation needs smarter tools. This kit lets you build a camera trap that not only captures images but actively sorts detected wildlife models—routing each object to the right bin based on its colour and shape using OpenCV. Imagine a system that can distinguish a plastic tiger from a wooden elephant, then physically separate them for later cataloguing. Perfect for students and hobbyists exploring edge AI and ecological monitoring.

What You'll Build

You'll assemble a standalone sorting system driven by a Raspberry Pi 5 and Pi Camera Module 3. The camera identifies a small object (simulating an animal), extracts its dominant colour and geometric shape, then commands two SG90 servos to tilt a conveyor chute, directing the object into the appropriate collection bin. It's a miniature version of industrial sorting, reimagined for wildlife research. The system processes images at 10+ fps, yielding near-instantaneous sorting decisions.

What You'll Learn

• Train and deploy OpenCV-based colour segmentation and shape detection pipelines
• Interface the Pi Camera Module 3 for real-time image capture and analysis
• Program servo motors to create responsive physical sorting mechanisms
• Optimise a Raspberry Pi 5 system with NVMe SSD via M.2 HAT for fast data logging

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

Ideal for CBSE Class 11–12 students diving into computer science practicals, B.Tech ECE/EEE majors building capstone projects, and Smart India Hackathon participants prototyping object-sorting solutions. If you're at an ATL Tinkering Lab or preparing for tech fests at IITs, NITs, VIT, or BITS, this kit gives you a ready-on-the-bench computer vision system that extends easily to wildlife monitoring applications.

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.