SPG26-Intro to AI & Computer Vision with Scratch - PM - 5D-WL

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Intro to AI & Computer Vision with Scratch (Ages 9–12) Don’t just ask Siri—build your own. This course demystifies Artificial Intelligence, taking students behind the curtain of the technology shaping their future. Ages 9–12 are the "Discovery Years." This is the perfect time to introduce the concept that computers can "learn," "see," and "hear"—transforming your child from a passive user of AI to an active creator. Course Overview This is an Applied Artificial Intelligence & Robotics course. We use Pictoblox, a powerful block-based coding platform that brings professional AI tools (like Computer Vision and Face Detection) to a kid-friendly interface. Beyond Code: Standard coding follows rules. AI follows patterns. Your child will learn the difference between "If Button Pressed" (Code) and "If Happy Face Detected" (AI). Computer Vision: Students will train computers to recognize images, gestures, and colors using a camera, then use that data to control physical robots. Expert Mentorship: Curriculum made by engineers. We explain complex topics like "Image Classification" and "Data Training" in simple, hands-on ways. 🛠️ The Gear: Theirs to Keep We are the ONLY camp that provides every student with a professional-grade AI & Robotics Kit ($100+ value) to use during camp and take home forever. No Sharing: Your student manages their own AI training station. Hardware Integration: Includes the microcontrollers, servos, and sensors needed to make AI affect the real world. Continued Innovation: The kit allows them to continue building smart devices at home. 🚀 The Projects: Training the Machine We move from simple logic to complex "Machine Learning" models. Please note: These are just sample projects. The actual curriculum will vary and include a greater number of projects tailored to the students' pace. Phase 1: The "Senses" (Computer Vision & Input) The Smart Trash Can: Train an Image Classifier to recognize "Plastic," "Paper," and "Metal." When the camera sees plastic, the physical lid opens automatically using a servo motor. Jedi Light Control: Master Hand Landmark Detection. Control the brightness of an LED by simply moving your thumb and index finger apart in the air—no touching required. Voice-Activated Rover: Train a custom Audio Classifier to recognize your specific voice commands ("Go," "Stop," "Left") to drive a robot via Bluetooth. Phase 2: The "Brain" (Logic & Decisions) Safety Face Mask Scanner: Build a robotic security guard using Object Detection. If it sees a face without a mask, the buzzer sounds and the light turns red. If a mask is worn, the gate opens. The AI Pet: Construct a robot that reacts to emotions. Using Facial Expression Recognition, the robot wags its tail when you smile and plays a soothing melody if you look sad. Phase 3: Interactive Physical Games Full-Body Flappy Bird: Ditch the mouse. Use Pose Tracking to play the game by physically flapping your arms. The AI tracks shoulder movement to control the bird in real-time. The Color Sorting Arm: A lesson in industrial automation. A camera identifies the color of a block, and a Robotic Arm autonomously moves to pick it up and sort it into the correct bin. AI "Operation" Game: A precision challenge where the AI tracks your hand stability. If your hand shakes too much while guiding a wire loop, the AI detects the jitter and penalizes your score. 🎓 Learning Outcomes (Hard Skills) By the end of the week, your child will understand the building blocks of modern technology: Machine Learning: How to "feed" data to a computer to train a model (e.g., showing it 50 photos of a cat vs. a dog). Computer Vision: Understanding how cameras map images into data (Pixels, Bounding Boxes, and Landmarks). Human-Computer Interaction (HCI): Designing systems that respond to natural human behavior (voice, gestures, emotions). Hardware actuation: Bridging the gap between a digital decision (AI sees red) and a physical action (Motor moves 90 degrees). Algorithmic Bias: (Bonus) Learning that an AI is only as smart as the data you teach it. Limited Seats Available. Secure your child's place in the future of innovation.