It's Time to Deep Dive in AI and Machine Learning with Raspberry Pi

Join us for a hybrid event focused on exploring the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Raspberry Pi hardware! This hands-on session is designed for enthusiasts, developers, and Wikimedia volunteers interested in using open-source tools to organize and structure visual data collected during various photowalks and campaign events.

Organizer

-- Suyash Dwivedi (💬)

In association with Wiki Club SATI

Event Details

Format: Hybrid (Online + In-Person)
Date: 13 July 2025
Time: 8:30PM (IST)
Location: Online (Google meet)
Link on Raspberry Pi Community event page

Objective

This event aims to explore how Raspberry Pi can be leveraged to:

Sort, categorize, and structure images using AI/ML tools
Assist Wikimedia volunteers in organizing photographs from photowalks and campaigns
Prototype lightweight tools that work in low-resource environments
Build a team of contributors for ongoing tool development

Topics Covered

Introduction to AI/ML and its practical use on Raspberry Pi
Using Python and OpenCV for automated image processing
Sorting and tagging Wikimedia Commons images using ML models
Live demonstration and brainstorming on real-world applications
Collaboration and contribution opportunities for open-source development

Who Should Attend

Wikimedia contributors interested in tech-based tools
Photographers, campaign organizers, and documenters
Developers familiar with Python, AI/ML, and OpenCV
Raspberry Pi users and hardware enthusiasts
Beginners are also welcome to observe and learn!

Skills That Will Be Helpful (Not Mandatory)

Basics of Python programming
Understanding of AI/ML concepts
Hands-on with OpenCV or Raspberry Pi

Get Involved

This event is also an open invitation to join the development team working on a Raspberry Pi-based AI tool to help structure and process media files. Help shape tools that empower Wikimedia contributors across the world!

Background

Wikimedia volunteers have contributed thousands of photos during photowalks and field documentation. Organizing these at scale remains a challenge. With advancements in AI and edge computing, Raspberry Pi offers a low-cost platform to automate such tasks—making it ideal for outreach and rural settings.

Registration

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Participants

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