RAIN

R.A.I.N (Real-time Automated Identity Node) is a smart doorbell that screens visitors using artificial intelligence. Instead of just recording video, the system processes facial recognition in real-time. If a known user is recognized, the system greets them. If the visitor is unknown, the system deters the "threat" by verbally denying entry. Admins manages the system using a web dashboard, which allows for the addition of known individuals' images into the local database.

We want to build a doorbell that doesn't just watch but actually fends off threats, acting as an automated, intelligent guard.

Zero Trust: The system trusts no one by default. Every visitor must prove their identity to the system to be granted permitted status. Privacy: We process the data locally on the device, so the biometric data aren't saved to the cloud. To ensure data security, all bio

Hardware: Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W Computer Vision: Python and OpenCV Frontend Interface: Next.js