New Google DIY AI kits make getting started easier
Launched last year, Google’s AIY Projects are a series of reference kits aimed at do-it-yourself artificial intelligence for makers. The original two kits – a Voice Kit and a Vision Kit – have been redesigned, says the company, to help educators integrate AIY into STEM lesson plans and help prepare students for the challenges of the future.
“We’re seeing continued demand for the kits, especially from the STEM audience where parents and teachers alike have found the products to be great tools for the classroom,” says Billy Rutledge, Director of AIY Projects. “The changing nature of work in the future means students may have jobs that haven’t yet been imagined, and we know that computer science skills, like analytical thinking and creative problem solving, will be crucial.”
The Voice Kit lets users build a voice controlled speaker, while the Vision Kit lets users build a camera that learns to recognize people and objects. The new kits are designed to make getting started a little easier with clearer instructions, a new app, and all the parts in one box.
Both kits have been redesigned to work with the new Raspberry Pi Zero WH computer board, which comes included in the box, along with the USB connector cable and pre-provisioned SD card. Now, says the company, users will no longer need to download the software image and can get up and running faster. The updated AIY Vision Kit v1.1 also includes the Raspberry Pi Camera v2.
In addition, an AIY companion app for Android, available in Google Play, has been introduced to make wireless setup and configuration easy. The kits still work with monitor, keyboard, and mouse as an alternate path, and the company says iOS and Chrome companions will be coming soon.
The AIY website has also been refreshed with improved documentation, making it easier for young users to get started. Also included is a new AIY Models area, which showcases a collection of neural networks designed to work with AIY kits.
The new AIY Voice Kit and Vision Kit are available at Target Stores and Target.com (US) this month, and the company says it is working to make them globally available through retailers worldwide. The Voice Kit is available for $49.99, while the Vision Kit costs $89.99.
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