Go from Complete Beginner to TinyML Creator—Build Smart Devices That Solve Real Problems in Your Home, Health, and Daily Life
Key Features
- No Coding Required - Build machine learning models using beginner-friendly visual tools and ready-to-use code that works right away
- Three Complete Sensor Projects - Master sound recognition, motion detection, and image classification through hands-on projects you can build and use immediately
- 13 Real-World Applications - Step-by-step blueprints for smart doorbells, fitness trackers, fall detectors, plant monitors, posture reminders, and more practical devices
- Complete Hardware Guide - Everything you need to know about Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi Pico, sensors, batteries, enclosures, and deployment in real environments
Book Description
Have you ever wondered how your smartwatch counts steps, how voice assistants recognize commands, or how security cameras detect people? The secret is TinyML—machine learning that runs on tiny, inexpensive microcontrollers. Now you can build these intelligent devices yourself, even with zero programming experience.
This practical guide takes you from absolute beginner to confident TinyML practitioner through real projects that solve actual problems. You'll start by understanding what microcontrollers and edge devices are, then quickly move to building your first working machine learning model. No theory-heavy chapters or complex mathematics—just clear explanations and hands-on building.
You'll create three foundational projects that teach you to work with different sensors: a sound recognition system that detects door knocks and baby cries, a motion detector that recognizes gestures and counts exercise repetitions, and an image classifier that identifies objects and monitors your home. Each project uses Edge Impulse, a visual platform that lets you train sophisticated models without writing complex code.
But this book doesn't stop at proof-of-concept demos. You'll learn how to make your projects truly useful by adding battery power, LED indicators, buzzers, WiFi notifications, weatherproof enclosures, and local data storage. You'll discover how to deploy your devices in real-world conditions where lighting changes, backgrounds vary, and reliability matters.
The book includes complete blueprints for 12 practical projects: intelligent doorbells, energy monitors, water leak detectors, smart plant watering systems, posture reminders, medication reminders, sleep quality monitors, fire and smoke detectors, intrusion alert systems, child safety monitors, focus time trackers, habit trackers, and automated pet feeders.
What You Will Learn
- Set up Arduino, Edge Impulse, and all necessary software on your computer
- Collect high-quality data for audio, motion, and image recognition projects
- Train machine learning models using visual tools without writing code
- Deploy models to microcontrollers and test them in real-world conditions
- Add LEDs, buzzers, motors, and WiFi notifications to create complete devices
- Power projects with batteries or solar panels for standalone operation
- Build weatherproof enclosures and mount devices permanently
- Troubleshoot common issues with sensors, models, and deployment
- Optimize models for better accuracy and memory efficiency
- Connect with the TinyML community and continue learning
