Buoy Bot Update - 20.09.2024

Hi Team,

In my last update, I was cautiously optimistic about integrating RTK GPS technology into our buoy bot project to achieve centimeter-level accuracy, keeping the buoy in a precise location. Since then, things have progressed in exciting and unexpected ways, but there have also been a few bumps along the road.

Challenges with the Raspberry Pi 5 AI Kit

After receiving the much-anticipated Raspberry Pi 5 AI Kit, I quickly realized it might not be the silver bullet for our buoy bot. While the Pi 5 has impressive processing power and AI capabilities, it ended up being a double-edged sword. The high power consumption posed a significant challenge, especially when running the AI models needed to train the buoy bot to "learn" how to maintain position in varying conditions.