This Spooky Raspberry Pi Halloween eye uses AI to stalk you around the room
Halloween always brings out the most creative Raspberry Pi projects, and this year, maker Poke08 has created an eerie “Halloween Eye” that’s sure to send chills down spines. Powered by a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W, this spooky eye doesn’t just sit still—it tracks people around the room, locking its gaze on passers-by in a creepy, interactive manner. It even speaks with text-to-speech functionality, greeting people with phrases like “Happy Halloween!” for that extra unsettling touch. The eye is also illuminated by RGB LEDs, which shift between eerie red and green, adding to the ominous effect.
The tech behind this Halloween Eye is as impressive as its haunting look. Poke08 uses a pair of stepper motors and a camera module mounted within a 3D-printed eye. To boost the facial recognition capabilities, the project leverages a Google USB Coral Accelerator, adding AI power through an Edge TPU coprocessor. Facial tracking is achieved through CodeProject.AI, an open-source AI server that can run locally, making the eye’s ability to follow individuals eerily precise.
For those interested in replicating the project or tweaking it further, Poke08 has shared a detailed demo on YouTube, showing the eye’s movements and functionality. He’s also posted more in-depth technical details on Reddit, offering a fascinating glimpse into how this impressive Halloween project was built. Whether for spookiness or tech inspiration, this project is sure to delight Raspberry Pi and Halloween enthusiasts alike!
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