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Seeed Studio at the 2nd UIC TrainRail Hackathon: Advancing Innovation in the Railway Industry 13 December 2024 at 09:17

Seeed Studio at the 2nd UIC TrainRail Hackathon: Advancing Innovation in the Railway Industry

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By: Ellie Cai

13 December 2024 at 09:17

From November 23rd to 24th, 2024, the 2nd UIC TrainRail Hackathon Asia-Pacific Regional Competition took place at Southwest Jiaotong University in China. The event attracted over 200 talented students from across the Asia-Pacific region, forming 42 teams to explore solutions for the future of the railway industry. With themes centered on enhancing passenger experience, strengthening freight capacity, and optimizing operational efficiency, the competition brought fresh perspectives and innovative technologies to the sector.

Committed to nurturing innovation and driving industry progress, Seeed Studio was thrilled to support the competition, together with other institutions such as Khon Kaen University in Thailand and Yamanashi University in Japan.

We were happy to provide comprehensive support throughout the competition, including pre-competition technical guidance and a wide range of hardware resources such as XIAO series, Grove sensors, Arduino kits, LoRa E5 modules, and Raspberry Pi modules, etc, empowering participants to rapidly prototype their ideas and overcome technical challenges.

Teams from Southwest Jiaotong University and Shijiazhuang Railway University claimed the top prizes for their exceptional projects. They will represent the Asia-Pacific region at the global finals in April 2025.

Highlights of Winning Projects

Participants showcased a range of innovative projects that directly addressed real-world railway challenges. Notable projects included:

Railway Wind and Snow Disaster Early Warning and Response System: This system provides real-time monitoring and early warnings for railway operations under adverse weather conditions, enhancing safety and efficiency.
Automated Barrier-Free Platform System: Designed to improve accessibility for passengers with disabilities, this intelligent platform solution optimizes barrier-free services in railway transportation.
Contact Network Arc Intelligent Monitoring System: Employing vision and sensor technologies, this system offers an intelligent solution for railway equipment maintenance, significantly improving efficiency and accuracy.
AI-Powered Real-time Rail Defect Detection: Using AI models to analyze rail conditions in real-time for enhanced safety monitoring.
Smoke Purification Device for Trains: Improving air quality within train cabins for a more comfortable passenger experience.
Vibration-Based Railway Construction Personnel Monitoring: Employing vibration wave technology to monitor the dynamic changes in construction environments and enhance worker safety.
Real-time Monitoring of Load Distribution in Freight Trains: Ensuring the smooth operation and safety of freight trains by monitoring load distribution during transit.
Computer Vision-Based Pantograph Modal Analysis: Optimizing pantograph monitoring through visual technology to improve the efficiency of electrified railway operations.

The hackathon underscores the vital connection between education, international collaboration, and industry development. Seeed Studio is proud to have been a part of this event and is committed to empowering young innovators to drive the digital transformation of the railway industry.

Congratulation to all participants for their hard work and creativity!

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Seeed Monthly Wrap Up for November 2024: Enchant Everything with AI 3 December 2024 at 17:40

Seeed Monthly Wrap Up for November 2024: Enchant Everything with AI

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By: Ellie Cai

3 December 2024 at 17:40

Hey community,

Welcome to the latest Seeed Monthly for November 2024! This month, we will explore Enchant Everything with AI . How does AI seamlessly integrate into hardware and software solutions, enabling makers, developers, and innovators to bring their wildest ideas to life?

Boost your knowledge with 10 in-depth tech explorations offering expert insights, 3 weekly livestream recaps, and 7 product and service showcases. Stay updated with 12 highlights on Seeed’s latest news and events, and explore the vibrant open-source community with 11 inspiring projects that showcase the future of innovation.

I. In-depth Feature & Tech Exploration

01. Tutorial of AI Kit with Raspberry Pi From Zero to Hero Portal Animation

Jumpstart your Raspberry Pi AI journey from basics to real-world deployment with our course – now available on GitHub! This course is designed to teach you how to harness the power of AI on the Raspberry Pi, with a particular focus on using an AI kit to perform essential computer vision tasks. Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to integrate AI into real-world IoT applications, from object detection and image classification to more complex visual recognition tasks. Check Out today.

02. Hardware Interface of reCamera

In this wiki, we introduce you to the various hardware interfaces of the reCamera, including Camera, Light, Mic&Speaker, WI-FI, SD Card and Uart (Debug). Find more details here.

03. ESP-NOW Protocol on XIAO Series

This Wiki will tell you what the ESP-NOW protocol is,and teach you how to use XIAO ESP32 Series to communicate using this protocol. Click for more.

04. SenseCAP Watcher: Firmware Architecture Overview

Introducing the software framework and development guidelines for the SenseCAP Watcher open source firmware, including “Build the Watcher Development Environment”, “Watcher Software Architecture”, “Watcher Function Module Development Guide”, and “Watcher UI Integration Guide”. Learn more

05. Seeed Studio XIAO MG24 Example – Matter

Matter operates efficiently over local networks, offering reliable, low-latency communication without needing internet access. This documentation will guide you through the steps to develop a Matter application on the XIAO MG24, using Arduino. Read more.

06. Pin Multiplexing with Seeed Studio XIAO MG24

The XIAO MG24 features up to 22 regular pins, 18 analog pins, 18 digital pins, 2 SPI, 2 UART, 2 I2C, and supports all PWM. It offers a rich variety of pins available for our use. In this wiki, we will teach you how to drive these pins, enabling us to utilize them effectively! Learn more.

07. Explore the power of Watcher + Open Interpreter

What if your hardware could understand and execute your voice commands effortlessly? Explore the power of Watcher-OI (Open Interpreter), a groundbreaking tutorial by luozhixin. Using our SenseCAP Watcher, this guide shows you how to set up a service that interprets English commands and performs actions on your computer. Check out today.

08. Seeed Studio XIAO RP2350 with Arduino

The Seeed Studio XIAO RP2350 board now supports programming via Arduino, thanks to the arduino-pico core. This guide will help you set up and begin using Arduino on your RP2350 board. Check out the tutorial now.

09. Single Channel Gateway – SenseCAP Indicator

This project demonstrates how to implement a single channel LoRa gateway using SenseCAP Indicator, which use XIAO ESP32S3 as host MCU and SX1262 LoRa radio and build up a LoRaWAN application on TTN. Upgrading the firmware offers a practical solution for those interested in delving into LoRa technology and establishing connections to LNS. Find out more.

10. From Data to Decisions: Master lloT Visualization with Open-Source Tools

In the Industrial IoT domain, data visualization enables data-driven decisions, transforming raw data into actionable insights. Interactive dashboards in Human-Machine Interfaces bridge the gap between users and production lines, fostering smooth connectivity.
With Raspberry Pi powered and Seeed Studio’s reTerminal DM, you can bring intelligence to the edge, creating an efficient, real-time data dashboard in hours! We’re excited to share some open-source tools for rapidly building interactive dashboards. Check out today.

II. Weekly Livestream: Making Next Gadget

Our renewed livestream “Making Next Gadgets” is back! Each livestream will feature a different tech theme, with our product dev teams sharing the latest product updates, project demos, and exclusive deals. Join us on a journey through the tech revolution happening right now!

01. Master AI with Raspberry Pi, Power Smart Retail Solutions

Feeling the Raspberry Pi AI buzz? Excited about its potential but unsure how to get started? We’ve created a perfect roadmap for you! Quick-start RPi configuration, hands-on AI framework mastery, and real-world model applications are all covered in one course! Watch the video.

02. Thanksgiving Feast: Deals & Giveaways You Can’t Miss!

This Thanksgiving, we’re serving up more than gratitude! Get ready for an exciting livestream packed with exclusive deals (up to 90% OFF), flash sales on our hottest products! We’re giving back to YOU—our amazing community—with limited-time offers you won’t want to miss. Watch the video.

03. Meet the Makers from Maker Faire Shenzhen

Organized by ‪Chaihuo Makerspace‬, Maker Faire Shenzhen 2024 took place on November 16-17, 2024 at Vanke Design Commune, Nanshan, Shenzhen. Join David Groom (‪@ishotjrdotcom‬) and 程玮楠 as they walk you through some of the following highlights:

120+ exhibition booths showcasing cutting-edge tech applications including big names like Arm, NVIDIA Robotics, Raspberry Pi, Ultralytics, Seeed Studio
4 summit forums featuring insights from 30 industry leaders
23 hands-on workshops exploring emerging technologies
11 satellite events connecting innovation across the Greater Bay Area
10 highlight projects demonstrating new tech-enabled interactions

Watch the full video

III. Product & Service Showcases

Stay up-to-date with the latest product releases from Seeed. Discover new tools, platforms, and services designed to streamline your workflow and accelerate innovation in your projects.

01. Meet RS485 Breakout Board for XIAO, Extending Industrial Communication Range up to 1200m

We’re excited to announce the Seeed Studio RS-485 Breakout Board, a versatile RS-485 expansion designed specifically for all Seeed Studio XIAO development boards or Adafruit QT Py Boards. Equipped with the TP8485E transceiver IC, this breakout board efficiently converts UART serial streams to RS-485 signals. Read more here.

02. We Listen and Take Action: Your Feedback on NVIDIA Jetson Platform Matters

We’re committed to enhancing your experience with NVIDIA Jetson Edge devices. Whether you’re actively using Jetson platforms, exploring Seeed hardware, or have worked with them in the past, your insights are invaluable to us. We’d love to hear your feedback through a quick questionnaire. Submit your feedback here.

03. Connect reComputer R1000 to ThingsBoard

With ThingsBoard’s comprehensive loT solution enabling rapid device provisioning, data collection, visualization, and control, etc. and the reComputer R1000 adding a dynamic hardware layer, we’re pushing Industrial loT to new heights. lmagine hearing the hum of factory machinery.

Check out their work in this blog.

04. Just Launched: reComputer R11 – the most adaptable and cost-effective edge IoT gateway & controller in your equipment cabinets!

The latest Raspberry Pi edge IoT gateway and controller, reComputer R11, released! It perfectly balances price, performance, and power consumption, could be the most adaptable and cost-effective choice for system integrators and solution providers in automation, energy management, and industrial space. Read more here.

05. Transforming City Fountain Management with SenseCAP LoRaWAN Weather Monitoring-Based Automation in Slovakia

By deploying SenseCAP S1000 V2 10-in-1 Compact Weather Sensor and SenseCAP S2100 Data Logger, the team at Heliotics supported the city automating the fountain’s operation based on real-time weather data, ensuring optimal efficiency and resource conservation. This innovative solution demonstrates how IoT can modernize urban infrastructure and enhance sustainability efforts in smart cities. Read more.

06. Seeed Studio Raspberry Pi 5 Starter Kit available now on Amazon and Bazaar with limited time Early Bird Pricing!

The Raspberry Pi 5 Starter Kit is an all-in-one solution for you to dive into the world of computing and electronics. It includes a Raspberry Pi 5 (available in 4GB/8GB RAM) along with all essential accessories to jumpstart Raspberry Pi projects. The kit is now available on Amazon and Bazaar with limited time Early Bird Pricing. Jumpstart your Raspberry Pi projects right now! Discover More.

07. Get Started with Indicator for Meshtastic

SenseCAP Indicator is a 4-inch touch screen driven by ESP32-S3 and RP2040 Dual-MCU. With the compatibility with Meshtastic, SenseCAP Indicator can be another game changer as your Meshtastic phone or you name it. Check out today.

IV. News & Event Highlights

Get the inside scoop on recent events and news. Gain valuable insights, key takeaways, and highlights from industry experts and thought leaders at the forefront of ML innovation.

01. Maker Faire Shenzhen 2024: Enchant Everything with AI

From November 16th-17th, hosted by Chaihuo Makerspace and Seeed Studio, Maker Faire Shenzhen 2024 was successfully held at Vanke Cloud Design Commune in Nanshan, Shenzhen. The theme of the event is “Enchant Everything with AI”, which consists of Maker Forum, Maker Exhibition, Innovation Workshops, Satellite Events and other sections. The event gathered 120+ exhibitors from the world, and attracted professional visitors from nearly 20 countries and more than 20 provinces in China! Read the Recap Now.

02. Unleash Edge Computing with AWS IoT Greengrass on reComputer

Join us for an interactive workshop at AWS re:Invent 2024, as we walk you through deploying AWS IoT Greengrass on NVIDIA Jetson Orin edge AI devices (via the NVIDIA JetPack SDK), and using AWS IoT Core for cloud-to-edge orchestration. Register now.

03. OpenUC2 XIAO AI Microscope

Do you know community members in Africa used OpenUC2 Microscopy to detect malaria in the field? ICYDK, OpenUC2 10x AI Microscope is an open source microscope that is perfect for various scenarios including Environmental research, Field Research, Timelapse Imaging, Education and other applications! We are cooperating with the OpenUC2 team to combine our strengths to bring this product (and more) to the community through Seeed Studio Fusion CoCreate Services. Click here to learn more.

04. Seeed Studio at Smart City Expo 2024: Empowering the Future of Urban AI Hardware Solutions

The Smart City Expo World Congress was a blast! We had a wonderful 3-day exhibition, meeting with our customers and partners.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀
1⃣ AI Sensors featuring low-power consumption, long-range communication, on-device AI models for detection, powered by Meshtastic, Semtech LoRa®, Arm, and Himax Technologies, Inc., etc.
2⃣ Edge AI gateways and controllers powered by Raspberry Pi for smart building and energy management;
3⃣ reThings series devices powered by NVIDIA Robotics Jetson supporting Llama, LLaVA, and VLA models to boost intelligence for robotics and multimodal interaction at the edge.

Find out more here.

05. Expanding Technological Horizons: AI Vision and Prototyping Workshops in Colombia

On November 13th and November 25th, Gabriel facilitated virtual workshops for senior-year students at the San José Educational Institution in Curumaní, Cesar. These workshops reached a total of 34 students, offering them exposure to advanced technologies and inspiring their interest in AI as a practical problem-solving tool. More info.

06. Innovation and Community: The Impact of the Vision AI and Prototyping Program in Manizales

Seeed Ranger Gabriel, in collaboration with the University of Manizales, led a program focused on training and developing technological solutions. This initiative culminated in an exciting Hackathon that brought together 96 students, entrepreneurs, research leaders, and professionals passionate about technology. Find out more.

07. MFSZ24 Hi Tour: Delve into the Magical World of Shenzhen Manufacturing

As a satellite event of MFSZ24, on Nov 18, Seeed Fusion Team organized a factory tour to explore the incredible capabilities of Shenzhen manufacturing. We visited a total of three factories – Seeed Agile Manufacturing Center, PCB manufacturing factory, and 3D printing& molding factory. It was heartwarming to see how much they enjoyed the tour. Watch the recap.

08. Join Seeed Studio Seminar at ROSCON 2024 in ShangHai, China

Join Seeed Studio seminar on 12/08/2024 at 11:00 AM to explore how this tiny and open-source AI camera – reCamera tackles computer vision tasks with ROS packages, which encapsulate into modules and connect to the superior robot control system, all for transmitting communication and processing results in ease! Register now.

09. Conference at the University of Nantes on the Method and Techniques of an Intelligent way of Collecting Data in Civil Engineering using IoT 

At the Polytech Nantes in France, Dessap Loic, one of Seeed Studio’s Ranger, had the privilege to present during the Artificial Intelligence Earth Buildings Conference. Find out more.

10. 8 Business Solutions Built with LoRaWAN and Low-Code IoT Platform

We were excited to speak at a joint webinar, “8 Business Solutions Built with LoRaWAN and Low-Code IoT Platform,” hosted by Blynk and The Things Industries on November 21st. Our BD manager Violet Su presented our latest LoRaWAN solution with built-in Vision AI capabilities for efficient meter reading, person detection, people counting, object detection, and more. Watch the recap.

11. XIAO ESP32S3 Sense Workshop at the Catholic University of Luis Amigó, Manizales

In partnership with the University of Manizales and supported by companies Platzi, our Ranger Gabriel Giraldo led a program to help students explore tech solutions using XIAO ESP32S3 Sense and SenseCraft. More info.

12. Hacktober Recap, Workshop and Seminar for Open Source Community

Our Ranger Hendra Kusumah recaps an exciting October! From OSHWA to Pycon APAC 2024, our communities shared hands-on surprises and inspiring experiences. Wanna know more? Click here.

V. Community Project Spotlight

Celebrate the creativity and ingenuity of our community members with featured projects and ideas in machine learning. From open-source libraries to DIY solutions, there’s no shortage of inspiration to be found among our talented community.

01. Let’s Type Cooler with KeebSupply Keyboards: Zilpzalp and GEIST TOTEM, Powered by Seeed Studio XIAO

Let’s dive into two very special innovations, Zilpzalp and GEIST TOTEM, to see how KeebSupply combines simplicity, community-driven design, and advanced tech with the tiny but powerful Seeed Studio XIAO controllers. Check it out.

02. Discover the power of DIY with the ReSpeaker Lite Voice Assistant Kit

ReSpeaker Lite Voice Assistant Kit offers unmatched voice recognition capabilities on a budget for your home automation. AguacaTEC’s guide walks you through each step, from setting up ESPHome to fine-tuning your assistant with dual-mic functionality and smart speaker integration. Find out more.

04. Replicating Apple Watch Feature using XIAO Board

Can a tiny microcontroller replicate the motion-detection magic of an Apple Watch? Techiesms dives into an incredible project using the XIAO nRF52840 Sense and Edge Impulse to track motion like walking, running, or standing idle—all powered by machine learning on the edge. No cloud, just pure edge ML brilliance! Watch the Video

05. Smart IoT Sensor built with XIAO ESP32C6

Check out BegoonLab’s Smart IoT Sensor, powered by our XIAO ESP32C6, bringing Wi-Fi, MQTT messaging, and environmental sensing to your smart home projects with top-notch power management! Learn more.

06. Performance Compare: XIAO RP2040 VS XIAO RP2350

Ever wondered how the XIAO RP2040 stacks up against the new XIAO RP2350? Carla Guo compares these boards’ performance using our Round Display for XIAO. Find out more.

07. How to use a 4-Color ePaper with GxEPD2 and XIAO

Explore the potential of ePaper technology with Profe Tolocka’s latest Hackster tutorial. Learn how to combine the GxEPD2 library with our XIAO RA4M1, ePaper Breakout Board for XIAO and 4-color ePaper display to create vibrant, text-rich, and graphics-capable displays. The tutorial covers library installation, coding essentials, and features of the our ePaper adapter, making it easier than ever to get started with XIAO boards. Check out now.

08. TinyML Based Room Occupation Watcher

Is the meeting room already taken? With Hendra Kusumah’s “TinyML-Based Room Occupation Watcher,” you’ll know without making the trip! This smart device uses the our SenseCAP Watcher to detect room occupancy and share real-time updates over a network. Learn more.

09. ESP32-based digital photo frame with 7-color E-Paper/E-Ink

Discover how ThatProject brings a 7-color E-paper display to life with our XIAO ESP32-S3 and XIAO eInk Expansion Board for a digital frame that refreshes your favorite images throughout the day. Watch the video.

10. November Monthly Campaign to Scale Up Your AI Gadgets

We’re excited to announce the results of our November Monthly Campaign to Scale Up Your AI Gadgets! This month, we saw a fantastic variety of creative and innovative projects, and we’re proud to share the top three: Minichord by Benjamin Poilve received 1.2K likes, The Smallest DIY Camera Using XIAO ESP32S3 Sense by Nickson Kiprotich received 95 likes, BLE Data Glasses With XIAO Microcontroller by Markus Opitz received 40 likes. A huge thank you to everyone who voted! Explore more.

That’s all for today, thank you all for reading through the November 2024 Monthly Wrap-up in your spare time. If you wanna share what projects you’re working on, shoot us a tweet @seeedstudio, let us know on LinkedIn and Discord, or publish your project on our Project Hub on Hackster.

#Notes

If you’re new to this session, here is a brief intro. We have gotten dozens of requests over the years for a Seeed Monthly Newsletter. Although we already have a newsletter for weekly updates, we still need a place to host overall information about what’s happened on a monthly basis. It can offer an efficient and friendly way to get updated for the whole community. And that’s what we expect for our Seeed Monthly Wrap-ups. Instead of putting it as a subscribe-to-read format, we’re publishing them on our blog, so as to keep it as open and accessible as possible for the whole community. For each entry, we will cover awesome projects from the community, campaigns that we are running, new products, IIoT Solutions, and even secret recipes for prototyping and manufacturing.

Previous Monthly Wrap-ups:

Recap for October 2024

Recap for September 2024

Recap for August 2024

Year in Review: Seeed in 2023

Recap for October & November

Recap for January & February 2023

Year in Review: Seeed in 2022

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Seeed Monthly Wrap-up for October 2024: Pushing Boundaries in Smart Sensing 8 November 2024 at 16:26

Seeed Monthly Wrap-up for October 2024: Pushing Boundaries in Smart Sensing

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By: Ellie Cai

8 November 2024 at 16:26

Hey community,

Welcome to the latest edition of Seeed Monthly for October 2024! This month, we’re diving into Smart Sensing

In this edition, boost your knowledge with 9 in-depth tech explorations offering expert insights, 4 weekly livestream recaps, and 10 product and service showcases. Stay updated with 7 highlights on Seeed’s latest news and events, and explore the vibrant open-source community with 6 inspiring projects that showcase the future of innovation.

I. In-depth Feature & Tech Exploration

01. reCamera Getting Started

reCamera is an open-source and tiny size AI camera, programmable and customizable, powered by an RISC-V SoC, delivering on-device 1 TOPS AI performance with video encoding 5MP @30 FPS. The modular hardware design and expandable interfaces offers the most verstile platform for developers building vision AI systems. Get started with reCamera today.

02. How to install CODESYS for reComputer R1000

CODESYS is a popular automation software development platform widely used in industrial control and automation systems. This article mainly introduces how to download and install CODESYS, and finally deploy the CODESYS project to reComputer R1000. Find more details here.

03. How to use CODESYS to configure the Modbus rtu function of R1000

This article mainly introduces how to use the modbus rtu function of reComputer R1000 based on CODESYS. We use the two rs485 ports of reComputer R1000, detail how to configure Modbus master and Modbus slave on CODESYS and show how to deploy them on reComputer R1000. Check out today.

04. Training Model for Watcher

This WiKi article will teach you how to use our SenseCraft to train your own AI model and deploy it on our Watcher. It will be a very interesting process. This is a platform that allows us to deploy various open-source AI models on Seeed Studio devices. Check out today.

05. Get Started for Meshtastic

Meshtastic is an open source, off-grid, decentralized, mesh network built to run on affordable, low-power devices. Seeed Studio provides a comprehensive range of ready-to-go Meshtastic devices for hobbyists and industrial users. Read more.

06. How to Use Orbbec Depth Cameras on reComputer with ROS

This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on how to use Orbbec Depth Camera through ROS on reComputer J30/J40 series devices. Learn more.

07. Clip Application on Raspberry Pi with AI Kit

CLIP is a neural network trained on a variety of (image, text) pairs. It can be instructed in natural language to predict the most relevant text snippet, given an image, without directly optimizing for the task, similarly to the zero-shot capabilities of GPT-2 and 3. We found CLIP matches the performance of the original ResNet50 on ImageNet “zero-shot” without using any of the original 1.28M labeled examples, overcoming several major challenges in computer vision.

This wiki will teach you how to deploy the clip application on a Raspberry Pi5 or Recomputer r1000, clip will inference on AI kit. Click for more

08. Using VNC on reComputer Jetson

VNC is a remote desktop tool that allows you to remotely control your reComputer Nvidia Jetson form ohter PC devices, with real-time access to the graphical desktop. This wiki describes how to install and use VNC on the reComputer Nvidia Jetson. Check out the tutorial now.

09. Using MID360 LiDAR on reComputer

MID360 LIDAR sensors provide high-precision 3D point cloud data for various applications. This guide focuses on setting up the MID360 on a reComputer J30/40 device running ROS Noetic. Find out more.

II. Weekly Livestream: Making Next Gadget

01. reBuild a Relay Box for XIAO (Part 1)

Our Hardware Enginners Ruiwen and Jienian demonstrated the professional way of design and layout a 6 channel relay box, and challenging themselves to accomplish it within 60 mins, with the help of new AI native PCB design tools. Watch the video.

02. reBuild a Relay Box for XIAO （Part 2）

In our last session, our engineers Ruiwen and Jienian designed a 6-channel relay box. So this time our engineer DingDing has soldered a 6-Channel Relay Box in 20 mins, directly demonstrating the hand soldering process. Watch the video.

03. Edge AI for Robotics

We showcased how to leverage Jetson edge devices and integrate them with robots, to release the GPU power for environmetal depth/3D data processing and inferencing, making robotics intercept much more clear and nuanced understanding of the real world. Watch the video.

04. How the XIAO AI Microscope was Born ?

We had a live chat with Benedict, CEO of OpenUC2, Creator of Xiao AI Microscope and Researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Photonic Technology in Jena. Get a sneak peek into the development process and learn how Fusion Co-Create brought this innovative product to life. Watch the video

III. Product & Service Showcases

Stay up-to-date with the latest product releases from Seeed. Discover new tools, platforms, and services designed to streamline your workflow and accelerate innovation in your projects.

01. New Firmware, Enclosure Tips and Installation Guide for ReSpeaker Lite

The ReSpeaker Lite Voice Assistant Kit has been available to community for some time, and thanks to your feedback, we’re thrilled to introduce several exciting updates! These enhancements make it even easier for voice assistant enthusiasts and DIYers to build their projects. The kit includes ReSpeaker Lite, ReSpeaker Lite with XIAO ESP32S3, Mono Enclosed Speaker – 4R 5W, Acrylic Enclosure for ReSpeaker Lite. Read more.

02. mmWave Sensor Kits for Presence, Fall, Breathing & Heartbeat Detection

Excited to introduce two new mmWave Sensor Kits designed to meet diverse needs: MR60BFD2 60GHz mmWave Fall Detection Sensor Kit with XIAO ESP32C6, and MR60BHA2 60GHz mmWave Breathing and Heartbeat Detection Sensor Kit with XIAO ESP32C6. Find out more here.

03. Simulate Your XIAO ESP32 Projects with Wokwi NOW

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Three of our powerful XIAO ESP32 development boards are now fully integrated with Wokwi, the popular online electronics simulator! You can now experiment, test, prototype and build projects virtually with the XIAO ESP32C6, XIAO ESP32S3, and XIAO ESP32C3 directly from your browser. Discover More.

04. SenseCAP T1000-E for Meshtastic Update: FAQs, and Debugging Tips

To support the community further, we’ve compiled a few common FAQs and tips for the SenseCAP T1000-E. We are also excited to introduce SenseCAP Indicator for Meshtastic, can be another game changer as your Meshtastic phone or you name it. If you have any further questions, suggestions, or ideas, don’t hesitate to share your insights with us on our discord. Read more

05. Wio-SX1262 Introduction

The Wio-SX1262 is a low-cost, ultra-low-power, and ultra-compact LoRa® Pure RF module based on the high-performance Semtech SX1262 LoRa® wireless communication IC, supporting LoRa & LoRaWAN frequency from 868 to 915 MHz and up tp +22 dBm highly efficient transmitted power. Read more.

06. XIAO ESP32S3 for Meshtastic

Introduce XIAO ESP32S3 for Meshtastic & LoRa. Sized as small as your thumb, and priced at only $9.9, it‘s the smallest dev kit for prototyping your first Meshtastic and LoRa/LoRaWAN projects. Read more.

07. Meet Seeed Studio XIAO MG24, Tailored for Battery-Powered Matter Applications

We are now thrilled to introduce the Seeed Studio XIAO MG24 and XIAO MG24 Sense are two tiny Arduino-compatible development boards that uniquely combine Matter with the Seeed Studio XIAO ecosystem, all powered by Silicon Labs EFR32MG24! More info.

08. Connect to Chirpstack with Wio-SX1262 with XIAO ESP32S3 Kit

This wiki page explains how set up LoraWAN based on Wio-SX1262 with XIAO ESP32S3 kit as single channel gateway exchange data. And also connect the Sensecap S210x lora sensor node to Wio-SX1262 with XIAO ESP32S3 kit and transmit the sensor data to Chirpstack. More info.

09. Connect to TTN with Wio-SX1262 with XIAO ESP32S3 Kit

This wiki page explains how set up LoraWAN based on Wio-SX1262 with XIAO ESP32S3 kit as single channel gateway exchange data with TTN. And also connect the Sensecap S210x lora sensor node to Wio-SX1262 with XIAO ESP32S3 kit and transmit the sensor data to TTN. Read more.

10. New reComputer Mini Jetson Orin Series On the Way

Looking to integrate NVIDIA Robotics Jetson GPU power into compact autonomous systems? Our new reComputer Mini Jetson Orin series is on the way! Explore rich interface expansions, wide power support, and incredible demos showcasing robot arm control, patrol systems for mapping, navigation, and more! Contact us at edgeai@seeed.cc to get more details of reComputer Mini in advance. Check out today.

IV. News & Event Highlights

Get the inside scoop on recent events and news. Gain valuable insights, key takeaways, and highlights from industry experts and thought leaders at the forefront of ML innovation.

01. Meet OpenUC2 10x AI Microscope, Making Advanced Microscopy Accessible to Everyone

OpenUC2 10x AI Microscope is a collaborative innovation between openUC2 and Seeed Studio that brings advanced, accessible microscopy to everyone. This “Raspberry Pi for Optics” features high-resolution imaging via an XIAO ESP32S3 with the OV2560 camera, precision motorized focusing, and a modular, robust design ideal for both field and classroom use. More info.

02. Seeed Studio Sponsors MakeUC 2024 to Empower Innovation

Seeed Studio is a proud sponsor of MakeUC 2024, the premier hackathon hosted by IEEE at the University of Cincinnati. Participants will have the opportunity to utilise our products to bring their innovative ideas to life. More info.

03. Maker Farie Bay Area and Maker Faire CDMX

We had an amazing time at Maker Faire Bay Area and Maker Faire CDMX, showcasing innovative live demos and technology for makers, educators, and tech enthusiasts. From live demos of our popular XIAO series to exciting talks on AI and IoT, the energy was electric!

04. MFSZ24 Factory Hi Tour: Step into the future of Shenzhen manufacturing

Join us on Seeed’s Hi Tour on November 18th for an immersive journey into modern manufacturing! Discover cutting-edge equipment used in PCB assembly and quality control, while gaining insights into digital management practices that drive efficiency. Understand our innovative co-create projects, illustrating how Seeed Fusion assists users from initial production to mass customization, and promotion. Read more.

05. Seeed Studio and Blynk Expand Partnership to Enhance IoT Integration with LoRaWAN and MQTT

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We are excited to announce an expanded partnership with Blynk, the leading no-code IoT platform. This collaboration brings native support for LoRaWAN and MQTT protocols, empowering businesses to easily integrate Seeed Studio’s robust hardware into Blynk’s powerful platform. Find out more.

06. Workshop at PyCon APAC 2024 by Ranger Hendra Kusumah

Our Ranger, Hendra Kusumah, hosted a workshop titled “Building IoT and Camera Projects with XIAO ESP32S3 and MicroPython” at PyCon APAC 2024 on October 25. Find out more.

07. Thanksgiving Treat: Gobble up great deals on all Fusion products!

Thanksgiving Treat: Gobble up great deals on all Fusion products! Limited-time offer: Enjoy 20% off your entire order (excluding shipping). Order Now

V. Community Project Spotlight

01. Dynamic Video Signage Using Raspberry Pi Powered reComputer

Our latest project brings this concept to life with a Raspberry Pi-powered r𝗲𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝟭𝟬𝟬𝟬, 𝗡𝗼𝗱𝗲-𝗥𝗘𝗗 for a user-friendly interface, and custom object detection using 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗗𝗲𝘁. When the system detects specific products, like Coca-Cola or Sprite, relevant content is displayed on the screen in real-time, driven by 𝗠𝗤𝗧𝗧 and powered by 𝗩𝗟𝗖. Dynamic, engaging, and with minimal human interaction. Read more.

02. WatchThis: A Wearable Point-and-Ask Interface Powered by Vision-Language Models and XIAO ESP32S3 Sense

MIT Media Lab researchers Cathy Mengying Fang, Patrick Chwalek, Quincy Kuang, and Pattie Maes have developed WatchThis, a groundbreaking wearable device that enables natural language interactions with real-world objects through simple pointing gestures. Learn more.

03. SeamPose Powered by XIAO nRF52840, Repurposing Seams for Upper-Body Pose Tracking with Smart Clothing

A team of researchers at Cornell University has created SeamPose. This innovative project, led by Catherine Tianhong Yu and Professor Cheng Zhang uses conductive threads sewn over the seams of a shirt to transform it into an upper-body pose-tracking device by unleashing the power of XIAO nRF52840. Find out more.

04. MONOKEY, The One-Button Bluetooth Keyboard Powered by XIAO ESP32C3

Meet MONOKEY, a one-button Bluetooth keyboard designed to simplify your tech experience. Created by Big Bad Cult, MONOKEY is a revolutionary wireless 1% mechanical keyboard that brings utility, fun, and personalization to your daily tasks. Whether you’re looking for a practical key charm, a fidget tool, or a programmable button for macros, MONOKEY offers endless possibilities—all powered by the reliable XIAO ESP32C3 microcontroller. Check it out

05. BLE Data Glasses With XIAO Microcontroller (only a Few Parts)

The BLE Data Glasses project highlights a thrilling advancement—smart glasses that overlay real-time data directly in our field of vision, powered by the versatile XIAO microcontroller. Learn more.

06. Safety Helmet Detection System using Raspberry Pi AI Kit

Shakhizat Nurgaliyev builds a Safety Helmet Detection System using the Hailo AI Kit, converts the custom ONNX model into a format compatible with Hailo hardware. Check it out here.

That’s all for today, thank you all for reading through this October Monthly Wrap-up in your spare time. (It is indeed a fruitful month!) If you wanna share what projects you’re working on, shoot us a tweet @seeedstudio, let us know on LinkedIn and Discord, or publish your project on our Project Hub on Hackster.

#Notes

Previous Monthly Wrap-ups:

Recap for September 2024

Recap for August 2024

Year in Review: Seeed in 2023

Recap for October & November

Recap for January & February 2023

Year in Review: Seeed in 2022

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Seeed Studio Sponsors MakeUC 2024 to Empower Innovation 18 October 2024 at 09:40

Seeed Studio Sponsors MakeUC 2024 to Empower Innovation

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By: Ellie Cai

18 October 2024 at 09:40

We are thrilled to announce that Seeed Studio is a proud sponsor of MakeUC 2024, the premier hackathon hosted by IEEE at the University of Cincinnati. Since its inception, MakeUC has grown significantly, fostering collaboration and innovation among students and professionals alike. This year, the event will take place on November 9th and November 10th, both online and in-person, bringing together students from diverse backgrounds.

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At Seeed Studio, we are passionate about empowering the next generation of innovators. By sponsoring MakeUC 2024, we aim to provide participants with access to our advanced hardware and resources, including XIAO series, Expansion Board for XIAO with OLED, 24GHz mmWave Sensor for XIAO, Grove Creator Kit – γ, Grove Smart IR Gesture Sensor, Grove Vision AI Module V2 kit. Participants will have the opportunity to utilise our products to bring their innovative ideas to life.

What’s MakeUC 2024 All About?

MakeUC 2024 features four exciting tracks for students to choose to use for their project. Projects can be related to more than one track. Here’s a closer look at each track:
1. Green Tech
In the Green Tech track, participants are encouraged to develop projects that are eco-friendly or implement innovative ideas aimed at reducing environmental damage.
2. Education
The Education track focuses on enhancing the accessibility of information and improving students’ learning experiences.
3. Social Issues
Projects in the Social Issues track use technology to raise awareness and find solutions to critical societal challenges, such as discrimination and inequality.
4. Security
The Security track is dedicated to addressing security concerns and implementing solutions to existing vulnerabilities.

Each of these tracks offers a unique opportunity for participants to collaborate, innovate, and make a difference. Whether you’re an experienced hacker or just starting out, MakeUC 2024 welcomes all who are eager to learn and create!

Join the Fun Now!

Registration is still open for MakeUC 202. Join now for a weekend of fun activities, workshops, free food, a chance to win amazing prizes, and more. Seeed Studio is excited to support this hackathon and looks forward to the creative ideas and projects that will emerge. Stay tuned for more updates!

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Seeed Monthly Wrap-up for September 2024: Bringing LLMs into Physical World 9 October 2024 at 18:01

Seeed Monthly Wrap-up for September 2024: Bringing LLMs into Physical World

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By: Ellie Cai

9 October 2024 at 18:01

Hey community,

Welcome to the latest edition of Seeed Monthly for September 2024! This month, we’re diving into bringing LLMs into the physical world.

In this edition, boost your knowledge with 10 in-depth tech explorations offering expert insights, 4 weekly livestream recaps, and 9 product and service showcases. Stay updated with 9 highlights on Seeed’s latest news and events, and explore the vibrant open-source community with 8 inspiring projects that showcase the future of innovation.

I. In-depth Feature & Tech Exploration

01. SenseCAP Watcher: World’s First Physical AI Agent for Smarter Spaces

SenseCAP Watcher is the world’s first physical LLM agent for smarter spaces. It understands voice commands, comprehends scenes, triggers actions, and offers human-like interactions. Utilizing on-device tinyML models, it detects objects and actions. By integrating with LLMs (either on the cloud or deployed locally), it provides deep scene analysis, capturing detailed behaviors and statuses.

SenseCAP Watcher is LIVE on ‪Kickstarter‬! Click to back us, and help spread the word. Check Out today.

02. See What Others are Doing with the Watcher

Find out how others are harnessing Watcher’s potential. We hope these stories spark your imagination and offer you a new perspective on what the Watcher can do. Part 1 & Part 2.

03. Add SenseCAP Watcher to Smart Home

SenseCAP Watcher can understand the scene and perform specific actions based on what’s happening, like turning on a light when someone is reading, dimming the light when someone is sleeping, and interacting in a human-like manner. Watch the video.

04. reComputer Jetson Orin Beginner Guide

Master YOLOv8 from scratch! Our Jetson beginner’s guide has got you covered! Whether you’re a beginner or aiming to develop a product for the industry, this guide is all you need. We cover the contents of:

Different computer vision tasks;
Training YOLOv8 models use datasets like Microsoft COCO, Roboflow, or your custom datasets;
Deploying to Jetson using DeepStream for video analytics pipelines, get benchmarks on Jetson;
Utilizing the latest Jetson Platform Service (VST) to build an AI NVR.

Check out our course

05. Next-Gen AI Gadgets: Rabbit R1 vs SenseCAP Watcher

Both Rabbit R1 and SenseCAP Watcher are products that tap into advanced LLM technology. We think it is good to have them stand together to take a look. It is not a battle, our intention is just to share some of our insights we have gained in building an AI gadget. Find more details here.

06. Run Ultralytics YOLO Platform Service on NVIDIA Jetson Orin (Supported YOLOV11)

Deploy all Ultralytics YOLO task models on Nvidia Jetson Orin devices with one click. This setup enables object detection, segmentation, human pose estimation, and classification. It supports uploading local videos, images, and using a webcam, and also allows one-click TensorRT model conversion.

Read More

07. reCamera: Build Vision AI Platform for Everywhere!

reCamera, a fully open-source, programmable AI camera designed with developers in mind. Featuring a modular design with 1 TOPS AI performance, it’s easy to swap camera sensors and interface boards for expanded functionality. reCamera comes with a custom Linux OS and a built-in web UI for quick setup. Explore more details.

08. Train and Deploy Your Own AI Model with Just a Few Clicks

Seeed Studio SenseCraft AI Platform is a browser-based AI Solution. It empowers users to effortlessly train and deploy their own models onto their edge devices, and to better understand the performance of algorithms through visualizations generated during the training process. Try Now.

09. Getting Started with Gapi on NVIDIA® Jetson Devices

Gapi is an embeddable API gateway that creates streaming integrations between AI micro services and the systems that users leverage everyday. The project is to accelerate the speed of creating pilots and demos of Jetson AI Lab achievements into real world environments. Learn more.

10. Get Started with T1000-E Tracker

SenseCAP Card Tracker T1000-E, the world’s first IP65-rated Meshtastic device with built-in GPS and onboard sensors. We’ve prepared a series of videos and Wiki user guide to help you get started with the SenseCAP T1000-E Tracker quickly. Check out today.

II. Weekly Livestream: Making Next Gadget

01. What Alpha Testers Say About SenseCAP Watcher

Wanna hear third-person perspectives on SenseCAP Watcher, the world’s first physical AI agent for smarter space? We are honored to invite 3 Alpha Testers Flavio, Hendra, and Jaime to join us. During this livestream, the 3 speakers demostrated their cool projects with SenseCAP Watcher and shared their ideas, reviewed and commented about this physical AI agent device. Watch the Video.

02. Back to the Factory

Seeed has continously innovating agile manfuacturing process for innovative professional devices from its early batch, and has a “Agile Manufacturing Center” since early days . Watch the livestream to find out: How are the new AI gadgets produced from scratch? What’s changing Seeed’s factory? How professional devices like weather sensors are built? How the supply chain works around the “Agile Manufacturing center. Watch the Video.

03. How to Build 5000 Pcs AI Gadgets in 30 Days?

As an AI hardware partner, Seeed Studio offers comprehensive electronic services (E²Ms) and electronic products. Based on our modular solution and service offering, we develop and produce both customer-specific (ODM) Products and our own products (OEM). We invited Nik Shevchenko to share the story of Omi (prev. Friend). Watch the Video.

04. reBuild a Relay Box for XIAO (Part 1)

Can you design and layout a 6 channel relay box under 60 min? Our Hardware Enginners Ruiwen and Jienian demonstrated the professional way of the same tasks, and challenging themselves to accomplish it within 60 mins, with the help of new AI native PCB design tools. Come to check out the progress about hardware design! Watch the Video.

III. Product & Service Showcases

Discover new tools, platforms, and services designed to streamline your workflow and accelerate innovation in your projects.

01. Meet our new reServer Industrial J501 carrier board

The reServer Industrial J501 for Jetson AGX Orin is a carrier board specifically designed for building autonomous machines. J501 features 10G Ethernet for smart security and supports hybrid connectivity, including WiFi, 4G/5G, and LoRaWAN. Camera add-on expansion boards will be available to interface directly with high-density MIPI CSI interfaces. Additionally, an optional GMSL extension board supports advanced vision AI with up to 8 GMSL cameras. Get one Now.

02. Implementing MQTT and OPC UA on Raspberry Pi-powered reComputer

Explore MQTT and OPC UA with reComputer R1000, our Raspberry Pi-based AIoT device. Discover key features and differences in our flyer for insights into these two protocols. Please note that the details are limited for clarity. Find out more here.

03. Connecting Siemens PLCs Using the S7 Protocol with reComputer R1000

Explore how to use Node-RED on a Raspberry Pi-powered reComputer to interface with Siemens PLCs using the S7 Protocol. This setup allows for efficient and flexible integration of industrial automation systems with modern IoT platforms. Read more.

04. Deploy Frigate On a reComputer(NVIDIA Jetson) device

Check out our wiki guidance for this project pipeline:
Pull Frigate Docker image optimized with TensorRT on the reComputer Jetson Xavier NX
Setup Frigate configuration files for camera streamings and detection settings
Deploy Frigate through Docker Compose. Read more.

05. Flash Jetpack 6 to Jetson Orin Devices: Tutorial & Demos!

Our reThings Jetson series now supports the latest JetPack6! Discover JP6 and NVIDIA Robotics Jetson Platform Service (JPS) highlights in this video. Watch the video.

06. Build a local ChatGPT with AnythingLLM and Jetson Orin deploy easily

Build a custom local AI assistant on Jetson Orin using AnythingLLM, an all-in-one Desktop & Docker AI application with full RAG and AI Agent capabilities. Watch the video.

07. reComputerJ4012 NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX 16GB on theBbalena Platform

Sharing this fantastic guide from balena, which showcased reComputer J4012 Jetson Orin NX 16GB unboxing and how to flash balenaOS in ease! Now you can deploy container-based AI/ML applications to fleet of edge devices with balenaCloud platform without complex configuration and maintainance. Watch the video.

08. Connect Your SenseCAP T1000 Tracker to ThingsBoard

Looking to scale your IoT projects with an open-source platform? Our latest wiki guides you through integrating the SenseCAP T1000 Tracker with ThingsBoard using The Things Industries’s The Things Stack (TTS). Read more.

09. Raspberry Pi CM4-Powered Intelligent Supermarket System

The whole system is integrated and controlled by reComputer R1000, CM4-powered edge IoT controller & gateway. R1000 serves as the central hub for data processing and control in the supermarket. Discover More.

IV. News & Event Highlights

Get the inside scoop on recent events and news. Gain valuable insights, key takeaways, and highlights from industry experts and thought leaders at the forefront of ML innovation.

01. Seeed Studio at The Things Conference 2024

On 25-26 September, we attended The Things Conference 2024 in Amsterdam. Organized by The Things Industries, TTC has been a well-known event in the ecosystem for years. As the silver sponsor, Seeed Studio had an incredible time meeting all our amazing partners and sharing our latest innovations in LoRaWAN and AIoT technologies. From showcasing new products to exciting live demos, it was a fantastic experience! Read the recap by our BD Manager Violet Su.

02. Leveraging AI Tools for Conservation Ecology: A hands on approach

On September 2nd and 3rd, our Ranger Hendra Kusumah had the opportunity to conduct a two-day workshop introducing TinyML to biologists and zoologists at the BRIN center in Bogor, Indonesia. More info.

03. Celebrating the First Seeed Studio Ranger IoT LoRaWAN Workshop in Cameroon

Our Ranger Dessap Loic has successfully hosted a workshop in Cameroon (Douala and Yaoundé)! The event was a collaboration between TmeEducation_Cameroon, Robotsave, Inchtech, Coveriot, LightGroup , KandaWeather and HardwareCommunity. Over 49 attendees from various milieus came and joined us. Find out more.

04. AIoT Xperience Day in Düsseldorf: Unlock the Power of AI and IoT

We had the pleasure of joining the exciting AIoT XPERIENCE DAY in Düsseldorf co-organized by Techbros, UPLINK Network GmbH, heliotics, Infinetics, and Seeed Studio. We’ve conducted hands-on workshops where the participants dived into Meshtastic with the SenseCAP T1000-E Tracker and created no-code AI Vision sensors using XIAO ESP32S3 Sense. Read more

05. Hands-on Workshop in Amsterdam: Meshtastic and No-Code AI with XIAO

We got the pleasure of hosting a hands-on workshop thanks to the unwaving support of our local community partner Sensemakers in Amsterdam on September 24, 2024. Our VP Joey Jiang dived into Meshtastic and no-code AI using our SenseCraft AI platform. More info.

06. Everything About XIAO Newsletter Debut Episode

We are thrilled to unveil the debut episode of our Everything About XIAO Newsletter, covering all the latest and greatest from August 2024. Find out more. Subscribe to the Everything About XIAO Newsletter today and get the latest products, cool projects, and exclusive news delivered right to your inbox.

07. Seeed at Ultralytics YOLO Vision Event: reCamera – The First Open Source Programmable Al Camera with Native YOLO

Thrilled to join the Ultralytics YOLO Vision event again! This year our product marketing lead Elaine Wu has brought reCamera – the next-gen AI camera for the future. It’s integrated with YOLO natively, open-source, programmable, and built on a RISCV SoC with a flexible modular design. Perfect for tackling computer vision tasks everywhere! Watch the recap.

08. AWS Showcasing Seeed AI hardware at the AI Hardware and Edge AI Summit 2024

Our partner Amazon Web Services (AWS) demonstrated Seeed Studio’s latest AWS greengrass compatible edge AI solutions as well as the SenseCAP Watcher at the AI Hardware and Edge AI summit 2024. More

09. Seeed at Maker Faire Tokyo

At MF Tokyo 2024, we showcased a demo integrating reComputer R1000, XIAO MUCs, SenseCAP Watcher demo that combined the strengths of tinyML with LLM. Find out more.

V. Community Project Spotlight

01. XIAO RA4M1 Mouse

Using the Seeed Studio XIAO RA4M1 and Grove Thumb Joystick, this project shows you how to control a computer’s cursor with simple hand movements. From connecting the hardware to writing the code in Arduino IDE, you’ll learn step-by-step how to set up your own custom mousee. Check it out

02. Third Eye for Blind

Md. Khairul Alam has developed an AI-powered assistive tool designed to enhance the mobility of visually impaired individuals. The “Third Eye for Blind” project leverages the power of our XIAO ESP32S3 Sense and Raspberry Pi 1 Model B+ to provide real-time object detection and text-to-speech conversion, enabling users to navigate their surroundings with greater independence. Learn more.

03. DOOR-E: Your Portable Door Assistant

Inspired by a close friend’s struggle with mobility, Mike Soniat created DOOR-E, a portable door assistant that allows users to effortlessly control doors via native phone app, voice (Amazon Alexa) or a remote control key fob. Seeed Studio XIAO ESP32C3 acts as the compact brain of the device, offering built-in WiFi and low power consumption. Find out more.

04. Paul’s Mooij Smart Glasses

Introducing Paul Mooij’s Smart Glasses, where you can DIY your way to IoT greatness with a little help from an old pair of sunglasses. Based and inspired by the legendary Google Glass and powered by Seeed’s Grove system and XIAO ESP32C3, this DIY kit is perfect for smart device enthusiasts and AI dreamers who want 100% more tech nerd street cred. Read more

05. Spongebob that can detect drowsiness

Mondal’s project, “Spongebob that can detect drowsiness,” uses our XIAO ESP32S3 Sense and MQ135 sensor to monitor CO2 levels in the room. As CO2 rises, Spongebob’s eyelids slowly close, letting you know it’s time to open a window for fresh air. Learn more.

06. LCD Dashboard for Raspberry Pi (System Monitor)

This project by Robert Mordzon easily installs a Seeed color LCD screen in the case to display key system parameters like CPU usage, temperature, RAM usage, and more. Find out more.

07. Announcing the winners of the September Monthly Campaign

Time to announce the winners of our Monthly Campaign-September! In September, the top three winners are:
1. Paul Stefaan Mooij Smart Glass which gained 26 likes
2. Hexapod Robot made by Shen Haoyu which gained 21 likes
3. Strider Camera Robot V8 by 陳亮 which gained 20 likes

Congratulations to our winners! We will provide free services to help make these projects available as products in our store soon. Watch more details about projects on YouTube.

That’s all for today, thank you all for reading through this September Monthly Wrap-up in your spare time. If you wanna share what projects you’re working on, shoot us a tweet @seeedstudio, let us know on LinkedIn and Discord, or publish your project on our Project Hub on Hackster.