El SenseCAP Watcher is a new device that combines artificial intelligence with physical monitoringIt's like a little robot that can see, hear and respond to its environment. A very interesting project that has been brought forward and is currently being funded through a crowdfunding campaign.
Powered by a powerful processor, the SenseCAP Watcher can understand voice commands and process imagesIt uses special software called SenseCraft to learn and adapt to different situations. You can train it to recognize specific objects or events, and then it will take appropriate action.
For example, You can teach the Watcher to identify your pet and notify you if it leaves home. Or you can use it to monitor your home for intruders. The possibilities are endless, so technology lovers, DIYers and makers can surely get a lot out of this device, and not just for the home, but for other spaces too…
The SenseCAP Watcher is currently available for purchase through a crowdfunding campaign, as mentioned, and you can get involved. If you are interested in trying out this innovative device, be sure to check it out at the Kickstarter link here.
More information - Kickstarter
SenseCAP Watcher Technical Features
Finally, the technical characteristics of the SenseCAP Watcher are as follows:
- Microcontroller with wireless connectivity:
- ESP32-S3 dual-core @ 240MHz, with 8MB PSRAM
- Main processor for processing AI loads:
- Himax HX6538 (ARM Cortex-M55 + Ethos-U55 NPU)
- Storage:
- Onboard 32MB flash memory for ESP32-S3 code, and another 16MB for the Himax HX6538 SoC
- MicroSD card slot up to 32GB
- Display:
- 1.45” touch screen and 412x412 px resolution
- Camera:
- 5MP OmniVision OV5647 CMOS sensor, with a 120° field of view
- Audio
- Built-in mono microphone
- 1W speaker
- Supported wireless networks:
- 2.4GHz WiFi
- Bluetooth 5 (LE)
- Includes integrated WiFi and BLE antenna
- USB ports for programming and power supply:
- 1x USB-C (for power only)
- 1x USB-C (for programming and power)
- Expansion:
- 1x Grove I2C interface
- 2x female headers (1xI²C, 2x GPIO, 2x GND, 1x 3.3V_OUT, 1x 5V_IN)
- Others:
- Scroll wheel
- 1x RGB LED to indicate states
- reset button
- Feeding:
- 5V DC via USB-C
- 3.7V 400mAh Li-ion battery
- Size:
- Not yet confirmed…
- Operating temperature:
- 0 to 45 ° C