Instead, he installed it using the synaptic package manager. After connecting a webcam, [Lentin] ssh’d into his Raspi and installed a face detection example script that comes with OpenCV.

A new gadget called the OpenCV AI Kit, or OAK, looks to replicate the success of Raspberry Pi and other minimal computing solutions, but for the growing fields of computer vision and 3D perception.

The fully featured Pi security camera will send text messages, images and video clips if the camera is triggered. Adrian explains more about the inspiration behind the Raspberry Pi security camera.