Check Out this Raspberry PI Camera that uses AI instead of lenses to take photos

(Image credit- Ubuntu) What images do you get in your head when you consider a Raspberry Pi camera? The Global Shutter Camera, HQ Camera, or Camera Module 3 is connected to a Pi, right? Perhaps even the 2015-era Otto a GIF-making camera comes to mind. The most recent endeavor, however, is very different from anything you may have seen in the past. The Bjrn Karmann-designed Raspberry Pi camera prototype is without a lens. It isn't even referred to as a camera by the maker. It instead goes by the name Paragraphica. Why is it called something unusual? It creates an image using AI! [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Image credit- Hackaday[/caption]

CLASSIC RASPBERRY PI CAMERAS: HOW DO THEY WORK?

It's possible that you don't know what traditional Raspberry Pi cameras are or how they operate. Well, the fundamental component of these configurations is a Pi module with a camera sensor. You can purchase a basic kit and construct one on your own, giving you the opportunity to take pictures and films. A standard Raspberry Pi camera normally has the ability to record VGA, 720p, and 1080p videos. Additionally, Pi's high-resolution sensors may capture beautiful images. But the functionalities will vary from module to module. And in case you were wondering, Raspberry officially sells a number of Pi camera models. The first 5MP module, the second 8MP camera module, and the most recent camera module 3 are all included. Each of these modules improved upon the model before it and increased the usefulness of DIY Raspberry Pi Cameras for present-day uses. Nevertheless, these conventional configurations communicate to the Raspberry Pi using the Camera Serial Interface. A flexible ribbon cable is integrated with that bus connector. Additionally, you will need to use Python (a coding language) or the built-in terminal to make the entire setup functional. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="700"] Image credit- Seeed Studio[/caption] In essence, these conventional setups are homemade cameras. They are useful for many different projects. This covers time-lapse photography, live camera streaming, and home security features. And the best part is that beginners can enter such initiatives more easily thanks to the abundance of thorough manuals that are readily available.

A RASPBERRY PI CAMERA MADE BY BJRN KARMANN IS NOT A CAMERA AT ALL

The Bjrn Karmann project will initially appear to be little more than a traditional camera. The Raspberry Pi Camera, however, sports a large cover that resembles a star-nosed mole's snout in place of a lens. Bjrn Karmann used a screen for the viewfinder where you could change the settings to achieve the AI-generated image. Also read: Camera Module 3 For The Raspberry Pi Can Take 12 MP Photos Additionally, the camera has a number of dials that you can use to modify standard camera settings. You may modify the image's film grain, for instance, using the dials on this Raspberry Pi camera. You may adjust the sharpness of the AI-generated image using these as well.