Crowd Detection System (C.D.S.)

Lightweight system to detect crowds in potentially dangerous areas (e.g. train stations, alleyways).

Read about the project here

Requirements

• Python 3.9 or 3.10 (3.11 breaks OpenCV)
• Everything in requirements.txt
• Beefy computer

Setup

1. Clone the repo: git clone https://github.com/pixdoet/cd_cam.git
2. Setup venv (recommended): source ./bin/activate
3. Install libraries: python3 -m pip install -r requirements.txt
4. Run! python3 main.py

Tips & tricks

• Slow framerate? Change the resolution to something lower (640 x 480)
• Change the haarcascade to a full body for best results

Achievements

• Young Innovator's Challenge Gold Award (Klang Valley Region)