Summary of LoRa security camera using a MKR WAN 1300 base station
This article introduces a LoRa-based security camera system that uses neural networks to detect humans while ignoring animals. Powered by a Raspberry Pi mini PC and an Intel Movidius Neural Compute Stick, the device transmits low-power data via a MKR WAN 1300 base station, which alerts users with increasing beep speeds as a person approaches.
Parts used in the LoRa Security Camera System:
- Raspberry Pi mini PC
- Intel Movidius Neural Compute Stick
- MKR WAN 1300 base station
A new project has been published to the official Arduino blog this week providing insight into a new LoRa security camera and detection system that is capable of transmitting data when a trust parser is recognised. The system is also clever enough to ignore animals such as dogs that move into its field of view and will only trigger when it recognises a human figure. Watch the video below for a demonstration of its capabilities from its creator, Tegwyn Twmffat.
The System uses neural network processing to recognise moving objects, along with a LoRa connection to sound the alarm when there is a potential problem. Using the awesome Raspberry Pi mini PC combined with an Intel Movidius Neural Compute Stick for identification the system transmits a relatively small amount of data to a MKR WAN 1300 base station, beeping faster and faster as the person approaches.
The MKR WAN 1300 is a available to purchase directly from the official Arduino store priced at €28. “MKR WAN 1300 is a powerful board that combines the functionality of the MKR Zero and LoRa / LoRaWANTM connectivity. It is the ideal solution for makers wanting to design IoT projects with minimal previous experience in networking having a low power device.”
Source: LoRa security camera using a MKR WAN 1300 base station
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How does the system distinguish between humans and animals?
The system uses neural network processing to recognize moving objects and is designed to ignore animals like dogs. -
What hardware is used for object identification?
It utilizes a Raspberry Pi mini PC combined with an Intel Movidius Neural Compute Stick. -
How does the alarm signal when a person approaches?
The MKR WAN 1300 base station beeps faster and faster as the person gets closer. -
Can the MKR WAN 1300 be purchased directly from Arduino?
Yes, it is available to purchase directly from the official Arduino store. -
What type of connectivity does the MKR WAN 1300 offer?
It combines functionality with LoRa and LoRaWAN connectivity. -
Is this system suitable for beginners in networking?
Yes, it is described as an ideal solution for makers with minimal previous experience in networking. -
Does the system transmit large amounts of data?
No, the system transmits a relatively small amount of data to the base station.
