Hey, i want to create a Human Body targeting and tracking system, so the camera will be mounted on a moveable base and is supposed to rotate and move to try and keep a detected person inside the camera range.
Any idea what hardware i should use besides an Arduino? I found a bunch of AI-Cameras, but i thought maybe someone has already experience when it comes to building something like that an can give some advice.
Besides that, is it even smart to use a camera, or should i revert to other sensors? The project will most likely be deployed in a controlled, indoor environment.
You can search, both in forum and Internet. Search for "object recognition". As there's no "humansensor" cameras are likely the way to go. O R needs a lot of computing power, and memory. An RPI controller is a likely one to use.
This means you have the idea, will research, assemble, code and operate it.
This means you do not have an idea, or want to research...
... and do not want to design or build.
Can you make an Arduino classify shapes or move multiple servo motors? Have you done any programming? You should start where everyone starts... learn the basics of programming and electronics. I like this web site (not the "pay" stuff, just the "free" stuff):
yes i can, and yes i have, thank you for asking. as i have mentioned above, i just wanted to ask if anyone has experience with building such devices and can give advice on what sensors to use and what to avoid, as i am working on a tight budget and with not that much time on hand as i have to submit the project soon, so i would want to avoid approaches that other, smarter and more experienced people already tried which they would not recommend.
Start with asking yourself, and answering, post #4.
I understand your concern of picking the wrong path, but life and work are full of choices only you can answer by trying and doing. Failure happens more than success until you learn, then success wins.