Build a Collision-Safe AI Robotic Arm 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.

Create an intelligent camera trap system where a robotic arm positions a Pi Camera Module 3 to monitor wildlife without disturbing the habitat. The real innovation: you will implement forward-reachable set computation on the Raspberry Pi 5 to mathematically guarantee the arm never collides with a human in its workspace. This kit brings research-grade safety verification into a hands-on project, blending AI robotics with formal methods.

What You'll Build

A fully functional 4-DOF robotic arm controlled by a Raspberry Pi 5 and a PCA9685 servo driver. The arm holds the camera, while a force-torque sensor monitors unexpected contacts. Your code computes the set of all states the arm can reach within the next few seconds, and if a human is detected nearby (via safety zone logic), the arm halts or reroutes. You end up with a wildlife camera trap that deploys safely around field researchers or hikers.

What You'll Learn

• Forward reachability analysis - designing algorithms that over-approximate the robot's possible future configurations to avoid collisions
• Servo motor control with the PCA9685 driver - precise angular positioning of four MG996R servos
• Integrating a force-torque sensor on a Pi 5 - reading six-axis data and reacting in real time to unexpected contacts
• Building a safety-critical embedded system - using NVMe storage for high-speed data logging and deterministic response times

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Who This Kit Is For

This kit targets final-year B.Tech students in ECE or EEE at IITs, NITs, VIT, or BITS Pilani working on safety-critical robotics. It is equally valuable for Smart India Hackathon teams tackling AI-robotics challenges, and for university research labs prototyping human-aware automation. If you are an advanced hobbyist eager to bridge formal verification with physical hardware, this project pushes your boundaries.

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.