Raspberry Pi 5 AI Waste Sorting System

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 transforms a Raspberry Pi 5 into an intelligent waste classification station. Point an object at the Pi Camera Module 3 and the system instantly runs a MobileNetV2 model to determine if it's biodegradable, recyclable, or hazardous - then triggers the corresponding servo to open the right bin lid. Built for students tackling sustainability hackathons, engineering coursework, or anyone who wants a practical introduction to on-device AI inference.

What You'll Build

A fully functional smart bin that sees waste, classifies it with a deep learning model running locally on the Pi 5, and physically sorts it by opening one of three servo-controlled lids. No cloud dependency, no subscription - just real-time, edge AI decision-making. The NVMe SSD ensures fast model loading and image capture, so the response from camera to lid movement feels instantaneous.

What You'll Learn

• Deploy and run MobileNetV2 on a Raspberry Pi 5 for real-time image classification
• Interface a Pi Camera Module 3 and capture high-speed inference frames
• Control multiple SG90 servo motors via GPIO to automate physical sorting
• Set up an NVMe SSD on the Pi 5 M.2 HAT+ for rapid model storage and data logging

Kit Contents

Why Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately

Who This Kit Is For

B.Tech ECE/EEE students preparing for Smart India Hackathon or final-year projects, CBSE Class 11-12 AI enthusiasts, and ATL Tinkering Lab mentors who want a ready-made computer vision challenge. The kit presumes some familiarity with Python but includes an AI tutor that fills the gaps, making it equally valuable for self-learners exploring edge AI for the first time.

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.