Seeed Monthly Wrap-up for June 2024: Discovering the Frontiers of Smart Sensing
Boost your knowledge with 12 in-depth tech exploration offering expert insight, 4 fascinating livestream recap, 7 product and service showcases that will leave you in awe. Plus, prepare for 7 latest Seeed news and event highlights. Dive into the vibrant open-source community with 4 inspiring projects.
Hey community,
Welcome to the latest Seeed Monthly for June 2024! This month, we’re diving deep into Smart Sensing and exploring its myriad applications across various industries.
From cutting-edge developments to practical tutorials, we’ve curated a diverse range of content to keep you informed and inspired. Boost your knowledge with 12 in-depth tech exploration offering expert insight, 4 fascinating livestream recap, 7 product and service showcases that will leave you in awe. Plus, prepare for 7 latest Seeed news and event highlights. Dive into the vibrant open-source community with 4 inspiring projects. Let’s jump right in!
📚 I. In-depth Feature & Tech Exploration
01. SenseCAP Watcher Wiki Center
Introducing the SenseCAP Watcher Wiki Center, your comprehensive guide to setting up, using, and maintaining your Watcher device. SenseCAP Watcher is an AI watcher to help you monitor anomalies within a space and then take actions. Simply speak to Watcher to give commands, and it will execute your desired tasks when the event occurs. Discover the key features, customization options, and mounting possibilities that make Watcher the perfect monitoring solution. Check Out today.
02. 👀 Let’s look inside SenseCAP Watcher!
👀Let’s look inside SenseCAP Watcher! Under its transparent sci-fi enclosure, there are Himax WiseEye + Espressif ESP32-S3, and infinite possibilities for building your custom physical AI agent. Find out more.
03. Custom Emoji via Mobile App on SenseCAP Watcher
Revealing another exciting feature of SenseCAP Watcher: Custom Emoji via Mobile App to make it a more emotional physical AIoT agent to monitor anomalies and take actions for smarter spaces. Learn more.
04. #behind-the-scenes A Simple WiFi Transmission Test on SenseCAP Watcher
We evaluated the WiFi FPC antenna design of this version of the SenseCAP Watcher (subscribe to our SenseCAP Watcher newsletter). Since the SenseCAP Watcher uses WiFi for its backhaul, and images are usually the largest data packets that need to be transmitted, we conducted an image transmission test. Click for more.
05. Deploy Grove Vision AI V2 To Notifies You Via Telegram
This project combines the XIAO ESP32S3 and Grove Vision AI V2 to create a compact person detection device. The V2 module, equipped with a person detection model, identifies human presence and sends the results to the ESP32S3. The microcontroller then processes the information and forwards the detection alerts to a designated Telegram account, providing real-time notifications whenever a person is detected in the monitored area. Find out how it works here.
06. New Applications for Grove Vision AI V2: What’s Next?
In this blog, we’ve compiled some innovative applications for the Grove Vision AI V2. If you’re seeking inspiration for your next project, these tutorials might spark your creativity and guide your exploration, including smart home application, intelligent IP camera, automatic lock, etc. Check out today.
07. Meshtastic® Network Introduction
Meshtastic® is an open source, off-grid, decentralized, mesh network built to run on affordable, low-power devices, it enables you to use inexpensive LoRa radios as a long range off-grid communication platform in areas without existing or reliable communications infrastructure. Learn More.
08. Custom Local LLM: Fine-tune LLM by Llama-Factory on Jetson
Llama-Factory provides a highly convenient large language model fine-tuning tool that supports common large language models, datasets, and fine-tuning methods. In this wiki, we will learn how to deploy Llama-Factory on Nvidia Jetson and use Llama-Factory to train a large language model that supports Chinese Q&A. Read More
09. Run Ultralytics YOLO on NVIDIA Jetson Orin
Experience all task models of Ultralytics YOLO on NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX device with a single command!
3 steps to easily get started: Install Jetson examples package-> Restart your Jetson device-> Run command ‘reComputer run ultralytics-yolo’
10. Accelerate Video Analytics Development with NVIDIA Jetson Orin
In this blog, we have introduced how the NVIDIA Jetson Orin platform accelerates the development of video analytics solutions. We’ll explain why Jetson is the ideal choice by examining its hardware design and performance, which support multiple video streams. Check out today.
11. Run YOLOv8 on reCamputer R1000 with Hailo AI Accelerator
Learn how to turn your reComputer R1000 into an intelligent IoT gateway, powerful enough to run YOLOv8 for real-time object detection! Connect the Hailo AI Module from Raspberry Pi AI Kit via onboard M.2NVMe SSD Slot of reComputer R1000, the CM4 powered platform, and Witness the amazing reference speed and optimized CPU utilization. Read more.
12. reComputer R1000 Walk Through
This wiki provides detailed guidance for the reComputer R1000 edge IoT controller, including Getting Started, Assembly Guide, and Applications (Discover More.) Join the dedicated GitHub discussion panel for the reComputer R Series to share your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions!
🎬 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. Making Next Gadget with the Smallest Arduino-Compatible MCUs
We spotlighted our new XIAO ESP32C6, introduced the highlighted feature of Matter compatibility, and why it matters. You can also explore our whole-year roadmap for XIAO in an open-source, collaborative way. At the same time, we’ve shared a new tool for making custom TinyML models with Yolo-World (prompt to generate models). Watch the recap.
02. Unboxing and Making Next Gadget: reComputer R1000 and Smarter Buildings
In this session, we unboxed our new product: reComputer R1000. It is an Industrial Edge IoT Gateway Powered by Raspberry Pi, Ideal for Smart Building and Energy Management. Dive deep into its hardware overview, key features, interfaces and target applications.
Watch the video.
03. AI Watcher, The Physical AI Agent for Smarter Space
In this livestream, our Director of sales and marketing Shuyang Zhou and Product Engineering Manager Kevin Yang introduced our latest SenseCAP Watcher, The Physical AI Agent for Smarter Space. We’ve spotlighted on SenseCAP Watcher, deep dive into why and how we design the device, and explore the technical backbones. Re-watch now.
04. Control Your Smart Home Using Local LLM’s’
Home Assistant 2024.4 release added Local LLMs support, and the 2024.6 update the highly anticipated feature of controlling your home with these models. In this livestream, Our Product Manager Ethan Zhou, and Marketing Manager Elaine Wu have shared how to make local LLM easily accessible to all Home Assistant users. Click to rewatch.
📰 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. reCamera – A programmable AI camera
Say hello to reCamera – a programmable AI camera. It’s moduler design on-device AI camera with 1 TOPS AI performance. Shipping with reCamera OS, you can quickly set up with built-in web UI.
- Open-Source both in HW & SW
- Equip it with diverse Computer Vision models and LLMs for advanced target identification and analysis.
- Streamline its output to your applications, mesh with your systems / devices.
Interested? Join the discussion on our Discord channel for #reCamera here.
02. BeagleY®-AI
BeagleY®-AI is an open-source computing platform based on the new AM67A Arm-based vision processor from Texas Instruments. It features a quad-core 64-bit Arm®Cortex®-A53 CPU subsystem at 1.4GHz, 4 TOPS of deep learning performance. Check more product details.
03. SLAMKit for Robotics: High-Performance Mapping& Localization Solution
How about using reComputer Jetson Orin for robotics? Check out SLAMTEC’s high-performance robot by deploying the SLAM Kit with mapping and localization capability and reComputer powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano as the main controller. Stay tuned for the upcoming SLAMKit on board! Demo Preview
04. Machine Learning Systems with TinyML: Join the Open-Source Movement to Accelerate ML Development at the Edge
Introducing “Machine Learning Systems with TinyML” an open-source textbook written, edited and curated by Prof. Vijay Janapa Reddi from Harvard University. This comprehensive academic textbook explores building and deploying ML systems, emphasizing TinyML to illustrate end-to-end concepts.
Seeed has actively contributed to the project, not only enriching the book with practical insights, but also donating a tinyML kit (XIAO ESP32S3 Sense and Micro SD Card) for every 25 stars received on the book’s GitHub repository. Read more.
05. Empower Drone Development with AI capabilities
Deploy NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX/Orin Nano on the compact A603 carrier board for enhanced situational awareness, ideal for rapid response and rescue missions. Read more.
06. No code getting started with SenseCraft AI
Empower your AI projects without writing a single line of code! SenseCraft AI offers a top-notch no-code platform, making AI accessible to everyone. Use SenseCraft AI Model Assistant to quickly deploy and observe results, with no code and no other development boards. Start Now.
07. Flash Jetpack 6 on reComputer Jetson Orin Series
Check out our recent wiki guidance about flashing Jetpack 6.0 on the reComputer Jetson Orin series.
✅ flexible in Linux kernel selection
✅ wide choice of Linux-based distributions from partners like Canonical and the latest CUDA-X compute stack
✅ upgrade to the latest AI compute stack independently, without waiting for BSP updates.
👩💻 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 and RidgeRun Join Forces to Accelerate Embedded Software Development for NVIDIA Jetson Platform
We are excited to announce a new partnership with RidgeRun, a preferred partner of the NVIDIA Jetson Ecosystem. This collaboration will offer professional embedded software expertise to build, integrate, optimize, and maintain a variety of our Jetson embedded solutions, making it easier and faster to bring your products to market. More
02. Smart Farm: Trends, Innovations, and Real-World Applications
Smart farm enhances agricultural productivity, addresses agricultural-based issues. This article will give you an overview of smart farm, covering essential information like trends, technologies that make smart agriculture possible, and also some typical real-world applications. Read more.
03. World Environment Day 2024: Seeed Studio’s Innovative Efforts for Achieving the SDGs
World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated annually on June 5th to raise awareness and encourage action to protect the environment. The theme for 2024 is land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience.
At Seeed Studio, we harness technology to drive positive change and tackle urgent environmental issues. Read the blog to learn about Seeed’s SDG projects and case studies!
04. Maker Faire Shenzhen 2024
We are excited to announce that Maker Faire Shenzhen 2024 is back and calling for makers! This year’s theme is “Enchant Everything with AI,” and we’re shining the spotlight on AI innovations. Join us on November 16th and 17th. Read More
05. Mid June XIAO TinyML Roadshow
In this blog, Hendra Kusumah, one of our Ranger, shared a quick recap of his Ranger activity in June 2024, including workshops at Fablab Jababeka, SMKN 5 Kabupaten Tangerang, and SMKN 8 Kota Tangerang. More info.
06. What’s New in the Seeed Ranger Program?
Since last September, we’ve elevated our Ranger Program to version 2.0, inviting developers to join us in advancing tech innovation. Find out some fantastic achievements and news here.
07. Seeed Studio Wins Corporate Award from LoRa Alliance in LoRaWAN LIVE in Munich
Organized by LoRa Alliance, LoRaWAN LIVE is the annual premier event focused on markets and in-depth success stories worldwide. We were very glad to participate in this event showcasing Seeed Studio AI and IoT hardware with live demos, especially SenseCAP series LoRaWAN end nodes, dev boards, and gateways.
We are thrilled to win the prestigious Corporate Award. It has been such a meaningful and cool journey by now to join other key players in the LoRaWAN ecosystem to bring LPWAN to a wider area! Read more.
08. Embracing the Future of Wearable AI & Personal Agents: Seeed Studio Sponsors Augmentation Lab Summer 2024 AI Residency
Seeed Studio is excited to sponsor the Augmentation Lab Summer 2024 AI Residency. This residency, taking place from July 1 to August 31, 2024 in Cambridge, MA, will bring together 16 passionate technologists from diverse disciplines to innovate at the intersection of AI, wearable technology, and human-machine symbiosis. Read more.
🌈 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. Build a 100% Open Source Personal AI Companion Adeus with XIAO ESP32C3
ADeus, is an open-source project designed to integrate personal AI into daily life while ensuring data ownership and privacy. Created by Adam Cohen Hillel and the ADeus community on GitHub, this community-driven project ensures the development of a trustworthy product, ecosystem, and community. With a focus on ownership and privacy, ADeus ensures your data and AI remain under your control. Check it out .
02. ESPCAM- XIAO Powered DIY Camera
Check out this exciting project by Arnov Sharma on Hackster.io. His ESPCAM is a remarkable DIY camera built using the XIAO ESP32 S3 Sense and a round OLED screen. This innovative camera functions as a point-and-shoot device, displaying live feed from the XIAO ESP32 Sense’s Camera Module on the XIAO Round Screen. Learn more.
03. Fast Wireless Open Source KatWalk Receiver, Powered by XIAO nRF52840
To ensure a 100% wireless VR KatWalk experience, developer Anton Fedorov turned a XIAO nRF52840 into a KatVR C2/C2+ Bluetooth Receiver as a new alternative. This open-source project is hosted on GitHub and offers a comprehensive guide for DIY enthusiasts. Find out more.
04. Star Wars Geeks, How About a Real Retractable Lightsaber Powered by XIAO?
On HeroTech’s YouTube channel, the team is showcasing their maker chops with truly impressive recreations of cool gadgets from sci-fi movies — a real Lightsaber that can extend and retract. The Lightsaber build uses the LED strips, an open source Proffieboard for custom lightsabers and a Seeed Studio XIAO-powered motor control system to augment a realistic and functional replica. Read More.
That’s all for today, thank you all for reading through this June 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.
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