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I need a lean, working proof-of-concept that automatically counts foot traffic using a single 360-degree camera. The goal is to drop the unit into busy conference halls, festival entrances, or outdoor promotional zones and have it return reliable head-counts without manual intervention. Here is what matters to me: • Vision logic: Please build or integrate computer-vision models (OpenCV, YOLO, TensorFlow Lite or similar) that detect and track people moving through the camera’s full 360° field of view. The algorithm must distinguish unique passes so that every person is counted once. • Edge or cloud flexibility: I am fine with the model running on a Raspberry Pi 4, Jetson Nano, or a small cloud instance—as long as latency is low and setup remains simple. • Mixed environments: Accuracy should hold both indoors and outdoors. Lighting at trade-show booths is very different from an outdoor activation, so include a quick calibration routine (e.g., exposure, background learning). • Output & dashboard: All I need is a lightweight web interface or API that displays live counts, stores historical totals with timestamps, and lets me export CSV. • Documentation: A short guide that covers hardware connections, software install, and a checklist for on-site deployment at events/conferences. Acceptance criteria: During a controlled two-hour test with at least 200 passers-by, the counter should reach 90 %+ accuracy compared to a manual tally. If you have already worked with 360° cameras or crowd-analytics, please mention the hardware and frameworks you prefer so we can lock specs quickly.
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Hi, I understand you want a simple working proof that counts people using a 360-degree camera. It sounds like you need the system to work both indoors and outdoors with minimal fuss. I will create a reliable vision process using easy-to-use tools like OpenCV or TensorFlow Lite to spot and track each person without double counting. I will set it up to run smoothly on devices like Raspberry Pi or Jetson Nano, making setup straightforward and fast. The system will display current and past counts on a simple web page and include quick instructions for onsite setup. I will also provide clear explanations, good quality work, saving your time, and ongoing support after delivery. Let's talk more to plan and build something that truly fits your needs. Looking forward to collaborating! Regards, Nick
$750 USD in 6 days
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Hello, I understand you need a proof-of-concept 360° foot-traffic counter using a single camera, with CV logic to detect and track unique individuals, adaptable to indoor/outdoor lighting, running on edge devices (Raspberry Pi 4, Jetson Nano) or a small cloud instance, and reporting via a lightweight web interface or API with historical logging and CSV export. I have experience with OpenCV, YOLO/TensorFlow Lite, 360° camera calibration, edge inference, crowd analytics, live dashboards, and lightweight data logging for event deployment. I will build a lean system with 360° vision detection, unique-pass tracking, quick environment calibration, edge/cloud processing, live count display, historical logging, CSV export, and clear deployment documentation to meet 90%+ accuracy on 200-person test runs. Q1: Which 360° camera do you plan to use, or should I recommend a compatible model? Q2: Do you prefer the processing fully on-device, or is cloud offload acceptable for heavier CV models? Q3: Should the web dashboard update in real-time via WebSocket or is periodic polling sufficient? Best regards, Stratos
$1,125 USD in 7 days
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Hi, This is an exciting computer vision project and a great fit for my experience building AI powered tracking, detection, and analytics systems. I can develop a lean proof of concept that uses a single 360° camera with YOLO based person detection, multi object tracking, and unique pass counting logic to avoid duplicate counts. The solution can run on Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, or a lightweight cloud deployment depending on your preferred balance of cost and performance. For reliability across indoor and outdoor environments, I would implement a calibration workflow covering exposure adjustment, background adaptation, and configurable counting zones. The system will provide live counts, timestamped historical data, CSV export, and a lightweight web dashboard/API for monitoring and reporting. My preferred stack would be Python, OpenCV, YOLO, FastAPI, PostgreSQL/SQLite, and a simple dashboard optimized for event deployments. Documentation, deployment instructions, and testing procedures will be included to ensure straightforward setup at conferences, festivals, and promotional activations. I would be glad to discuss camera hardware options and the most effective tracking approach for achieving your 90%+ accuracy target. Best, Justin
$3,000 USD in 10 days
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Hi I can build the 360-degree foot-traffic counting PoC using OpenCV, YOLO/TensorFlow Lite, DeepSORT/ByteTrack-style tracking, Python, Flask/FastAPI, and a lightweight dashboard/API. I have experience with computer vision, object detection, edge deployment, Raspberry Pi/Jetson setups, camera calibration, live video processing, CSV export, and historical count storage. The main technical challenge is counting each person only once across a distorted 360° field while handling crowd overlap, lighting changes, and indoor/outdoor environments. I would solve this with calibrated camera preprocessing, person detection, unique object tracking, virtual counting zones, duplicate-pass filtering, and adjustable sensitivity settings. The system can run on Jetson Nano/Raspberry Pi or a small cloud instance depending on the camera feed and performance target. I can also add a simple web dashboard showing live counts, timestamped history, device status, and CSV export. The final PoC will include setup documentation, hardware guidance, deployment checklist, and test notes for comparing results against manual tally. Thanks, Hercules
$1,500 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I’ve reviewed your requirements and can build a lean MVP for a 360° foot traffic counter using computer vision. What I will deliver: People detection & tracking using YOLO / OpenCV (or TensorFlow Lite if edge deployment) Logic to ensure unique person counting (no double counts) Support for 360° camera input (Raspberry Pi / Jetson / cloud flexible) Basic calibration for indoor/outdoor environments (lighting + background adaptation) Lightweight API or web dashboard showing live counts + history CSV export of recorded data Approach: Real-time person detection + multi-object tracking (DeepSORT/ByteTrack style) Zone/trajectory-based counting logic for accurate pass detection Edge-optimized version for low latency deployment Deliverables: Working MVP codebase Setup guide (hardware + software) Simple dashboard/API for live + historical counts I can also suggest the best hardware setup to hit your 90%+ accuracy target in controlled environments. Looking forward to working with you.
$800 USD in 7 days
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Hello! As a highly experienced freelancer in Python development, AI and Web3 technologies, I not only bring the computer-vision skills you need to integrate OpenCV, YOLO or TensorFlow Lite into your project, but also the expertise in setting up and running this kind of application on both cloud instances and edge devices like Raspberry Pi 4 or Jetson Nano. I understand that latency is a concern for you, and I assure you that my optimized, low-lag code solutions will meet this requirement with no compromise on accuracy. The calibration of the system in different lighting environments - indoors and outdoors - is an essential aspect that I have also dealt with in my previous work. My ability to adapt models to distinct lighting scenarios by implementing quick routines for exposure and background learning guarantees seamless operation from festival entrances all the way to trade-show booths. Furthermore, my experience in delivering clear and comprehensive documentation entailing hardware connections, software installation, and site-deployment will ensure easy set-up at conferences or outdoor events. Together, let's build not just an MVP of your 360° foot traffic counter but a groundbreaking solution that yields valuable insights through live counts, historical totals and seamless data export via lightweight web interface or API. Your satisfaction is my commitment!
$750 USD in 2 days
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Create a Foot Traffic Counter Using a 360-Degree Camera ❇️ Hi My Friend, I hope you are doing well. I've reviewed your project needs and see you're looking for a system to count foot traffic automatically. You don’t need to look any further; Zohaib is here to help! My team has completed over 50 similar projects in crowd analytics. I will use computer-vision models to detect and track people in a 360° view, ensuring accurate counts without manual help. ➡️ Why Me? I can easily create your foot traffic counting system as I have 5 years of experience in computer vision and automation. My skills include working with OpenCV, YOLO, and TensorFlow Lite, ensuring precision in various lighting conditions. I also have a strong grip on hardware like Raspberry Pi and Jetson Nano, which will help keep the setup simple and efficient. ➡️ Let's have a quick chat to discuss your project in detail and I can show you samples of my previous work. Looking forward to discussing this with you! ➡️ Skills & Experience: ✅ Computer Vision ✅ OpenCV ✅ YOLO ✅ TensorFlow Lite ✅ Raspberry Pi ✅ Jetson Nano ✅ API Development ✅ Data Analysis ✅ Web Interface Design ✅ Calibration Techniques ✅ Documentation ✅ Crowd Analytics Waiting for your response! Best Regards, Zohaib
$900 USD in 2 days
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Hello, a 360° foot traffic counter that hits 90%+ accuracy in live event conditions — the tricky part isn't detection, it's making sure the same person walking back doesn't get counted twice. I'd use YOLOv8 with a DeepSORT tracker on top — that combo handles re-identification well enough for a conference hall or festival entrance. For hardware I'd target Raspberry Pi 4 first since it keeps setup simple on-site, with a fallback to a small cloud instance if the stream is too heavy for edge processing. The calibration routine would handle exposure and background learning before each deployment so indoor booth lighting vs outdoor sun doesn't tank accuracy. The dashboard would be a lightweight web UI — live count, historical totals with timestamps, one-click CSV export. Nothing heavy. Looking forward to working with you. Mateo
$1,100 USD in 18 days
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Hi, I can help you You want a simple box with one 360° camera that counts people once as they pass, works indoors and outdoors, shows live totals, saves history, and lets you export a CSV. It should run on a small device or light cloud, be quick to set up, and hit 90 percent accuracy in a two hour test. I’ll add a quick tune step for lighting and a clear setup guide. This will take a few days, I've been doing this type of work for years. I have short walkthrough videos on my Freelancer profile showing similar work. 1) What 360° camera and hardware do you already have, if any? 2) What should the final dashboard and CSV fields look like?
$1,125 USD in 7 days
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Hi There!!! ★★★★ ( Multi-directional 360 tracking logic with edge-ready YOLO models ) ★★★★ You need a working proof-of-concept foot traffic counter using a single 360-degree camera. The system requires real-time people tracking via OpenCV/YOLO, an edge or cloud deployment pipeline, a calibration routine for lighting, and a lightweight web dashboard with CSV exporting. Services based on your details: ⚜ 360° computer-vision tracking logic to capture unique person counts ⚜ Edge deployment architecture optimized for Raspberry Pi or Jetson Nano ⚜ Environment calibration tools for indoor booths and outdoor lighting ⚜ Real-time web dashboard displaying live totals with timestamps ⚜ Automated historical data log management and CSV report export ⚜ Comprehensive hardware setup guide and on-site deployment checklists ⚜ Thorough performance validation targeting over 90% counting accuracy I am a technical professional who love engineering custom vision algorithms and building lightweight edge-computing applications. My plan is to deploy a lightweight YOLO model combined with a ByteTrack or DeepSORT tracking algorithm using OpenCV to accurately log unique trajectories across the 360-degree field of view. I will structure the pipeline to map raw pixel coordinates, integrate a simple background subtraction step for calibration, and use a fast backend API to serve the live dashboard metrics instantly. Warm Regards, Farhin B.
$1,339 USD in 9 days
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Hello, I am available now. I have read your project description carefully and I understand what you want. 300% Confidence!!! I have 7+ years of experience in Web Development, OpenCV. I have completed similar projects. Please contact me. Best regards, Steven
$1,100 USD in 7 days
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Hi, I’m Osama from Virginia. I understand that you need a lean 360° foot traffic counter MVP that can reliably count unique passers-by in busy indoor and outdoor event settings, and the main priority is to get accurate head-counts with low latency and simple deployment. I can help build this in a practical, testable way without unnecessary complexity. I have experience with OpenCV, YOLO, Python, FastAPI, and lightweight web dashboards. For this project, I would first review the camera output and event flow, then build the detection and tracking logic, add a simple calibration step for exposure/background handling, and expose the counts through a small API and dashboard with CSV export. If you already have a preferred 360° camera or edge device, I can adapt the implementation to it instead of rebuilding the stack. My approach would be: • Review the current requirements and confirm the main acceptance points. • Check the camera setup or prepare the best edge/cloud architecture if this is a new build. • Implement the core counting pipeline step by step with clean, maintainable code. • Test the important user flows, fix issues, and optimize the final experience. • Provide clear updates during development and deliver a proper handover. One question: do you already have a specific 360° camera model and target device in mind for the MVP? I’m available to start anytime and can work full-time. I look forward to discussing the project with you. Regards, Osama
$785 USD in 5 days
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Hello, Your project aligns well with my experience in AI-powered computer vision and real-time analytics. I can build a lean PoC that uses a single 360° camera to automatically detect, track, and count unique visitors in conference halls, festival entrances, and outdoor activation zones. The solution will leverage YOLO-based person detection, multi-object tracking (ByteTrack/DeepSORT), and intelligent crossing-zone logic to ensure each person is counted only once. It can run on a Jetson Nano/Orin, Raspberry Pi, or cloud environment depending on your deployment preference. The PoC will include: • Real-time people counting from a 360° video stream • Indoor/outdoor calibration for varying lighting conditions • Lightweight dashboard with live counts and historical data • Timestamped event storage and CSV export • REST API for integration • Deployment and setup documentation My approach focuses on achieving the 90%+ accuracy target during controlled testing while keeping hardware requirements and operational complexity low. I would be happy to discuss camera selection, deployment architecture, and testing methodology to finalize specifications quickly. Looking forward to hearing from you. Best Regards, Jemin Sagar
$1,500 USD in 18 days
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Hello, this is really a computer-vision tracking problem more than a simple counting problem, and the part that matters is whether the system can maintain identity through a distorted 360 view without double-counting at the boundary. The real engineering risk is track stability under occlusion, lighting shifts, and re-entry behavior, not the web layer. I’ve built production systems for live environments and data pipelines where low-latency operation, edge/cloud flexibility, and clean operational handoff matter. For this kind of MVP, I usually structure the system as capture/calibration, tracking/count logic, and reporting layers so each piece can be tested independently. The closest relevant work here is AI Translator Plugin for live conference-style environments and Dent-Cloud for continuous timestamped data, APIs, and lightweight dashboards. That combination maps well to an event-deployed counter with historical totals and CSV export. I’d recommend separating calibration from counting so exposure/background adaptation does not interfere with pass logic during active traffic. I’d also define explicit crossing rules, short re-entry suppression windows, and a validation pass against the manual tally so accuracy gaps are measurable instead of subjective. These are the kinds of systems I design for repeatable field use, not just demo footage. If useful, I can sketch the counting pipeline, validation method, and API/dashboard shape before build starts. Clifton
$1,500 USD in 7 days
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Hi. It's happy to meet you. I checked your project and I seem to understand the main goal. You need a 360° camera setup to automatically count foot traffic with high accuracy. To do this well, I think it’s key to integrate a computer-vision model (OpenCV, YOLO, or TensorFlow Lite) that detects and tracks each person uniquely across the camera view. To deliver this, I’ll set up the system on a Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, or small cloud instance depending on your needs. I’ll include a quick calibration for lighting and indoor/outdoor conditions. The system will feed data to a lightweight web dashboard or API showing live counts, storing historical data, and exporting CSVs. I’ll provide documentation covering hardware, software, and deployment. Can I ask a question? Do you prefer pre-trained models or a custom-trained model for your environment? I think I fully understand your project and can deliver a reliable, production-ready head-counting solution. Best Regards, Pierfelice M
$900 USD in 8 days
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Hi there, I understand you need a self-contained traffic counter. The unit deploys on-site, captures a 360° feed, and uses a vision model to detect and track individuals. The key is tracking unique paths to count a person only once, avoiding errors from loitering or back-and-forth movement. The processed count is then served via a simple API to a live dashboard, with historical data available for CSV export. Technical approach: We'll use a Python backend with OpenCV and a YOLOv5s model optimized with TensorFlow Lite for a Pi 4 or Jetson Nano. Tracking with an algorithm like SORT will assign persistent IDs to prevent double-counting. A Flask API will serve count data to a minimal JS dashboard, and the entire stack will be containerized with Docker for easy deployment. Core modules: - Vision Pipeline: Ingests the feed, detects people, and tracks unique IDs across frames. - Counting Logic: Uses virtual lines to register a count only when a tracked ID crosses a defined path. - API & Storage: A REST endpoint for live data and a local SQLite DB for historical counts with CSV export. Relevant systems: Alpha Robot - Developed an AI navigation and control system running on embedded robot hardware, processing real-time sensor data for autonomous operation. We'll first develop and test the vision pipeline on a desktop to hit the 90% accuracy benchmark. Then we'll optimize and deploy it to the edge device. The final step is building the API/dashboard and documentation before the acceptance test. Regards, Rohit
$750 USD in 14 days
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Hi there! I'm Arun, a seasoned Web and Mobile App Developer with a knack for developing innovative, user-friendly solutions tailored for unique needs. Over the last 14 years, I've successfully delivered more than 416 projects, including intricate endeavors like yours that require cutting-edge technologies. To dive into the specifics, my extensive experience in API Development and Data Visualization positions me perfectly to build your required vision logic and lightweight web interface. I'm well-versed with frameworks like OpenCV, TensorFlow Lite, among others that will enable me to develop robust computer-vision models for tracking people through the 360-degree field of view of the camera efficiently. Additionally, with my backend expertise (proficient in both Microsoft Tech and various cloud platforms), we can ensure low-latency outputs - whether you want to deploy the model on edge devices or leverage cloud resources. Lastly, my proficiency in documentation will guarantee that you're well-equipped even after project completion - a short guide covering hardware connections, software install as well as a checklist for on-site deployment will be at your disposal. In summary, by choosing me for this project, you're opting for extensive capabilities mixed with proven experience in turning complex ideas into functional solutions – just what your 360° Foot Traffic Counter MVP needs!
$1,500 USD in 25 days
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✋ Hi There!!! ✋ The Goal of the project:- BUILD A RELIABLE 360° FOOT TRAFFIC COUNTING MVP USING COMPUTER VISION WITH LIVE ANALYTICS, HISTORICAL REPORTING, AND HIGH-ACCURACY PEOPLE TRACKING. I carefully read your complete project description and understand that you need a proof-of-concept capable of detecting, tracking, and counting unique visitors from a 360-degree camera feed, with support for indoor and outdoor environments, calibration routines, dashboard reporting, CSV export, and deployment documentation. With 9+ years experience as a full stack developer, I can deliver a practical computer vision solution combining performance, accuracy, and ease of deployment. • Develop people detection and tracking using YOLO, OpenCV, and edge or cloud-based processing. • Build live dashboards, historical count storage, timestamped analytics, and CSV export functionality. • Implement calibration workflows, testing procedures, and deployment documentation for real-world event environments. I also provide UI design, database management, testing, full source code delivery at project completion, API development, performance optimization, and deployment support. I have completed similar computer vision, analytics, tracking, automation, and data visualization projects successfully. Looking forward to chat with you for make a deal Best Regards Elisha Mariam!
$777 USD in 7 days
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Hi, This is Jorge from IT GLOBAL SOLUTION LLC, based in the U.S. I can help build a lean proof-of-concept for a 360° foot traffic counter using computer vision, edge processing, and a lightweight dashboard/API for live and historical counts. Your goal is clear: detect and track people through a full 360° camera view, count each unique passer-by once, and keep the setup practical for events, conferences, and outdoor activations. My approach would be to start with the camera feed and hardware target, then build the detection/tracking pipeline using OpenCV with YOLO or a similar lightweight model. For edge deployment, Jetson Nano would be my preferred option for better real-time inference, while Raspberry Pi 4 may work with a lighter model depending on camera resolution and FPS requirements. The system would include people detection, object tracking, unique ID assignment, line/zone crossing logic, duplicate-count prevention, and a basic calibration routine for indoor/outdoor lighting conditions. I can also build a simple web dashboard showing live counts, timestamps, historical totals, and CSV export. I would keep the MVP focused, documented, and testable, with a deployment checklist covering hardware setup, software install, camera placement, calibration, and accuracy testing against manual counts. Happy to review your preferred 360° camera, test environment, and hardware constraints so we can lock the best technical path. Best, Jorge
$750 USD in 7 days
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With my extensive experience in embedded systems, electronics, and firmware engineering, I am fully equipped to tackle the challenges of your 360° Foot Traffic Counter MVP. A highlight of my expertise includes working with devices like Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, as well as software tools such as OpenCV and TensorFlow Lite that will be integral to your project. I've also been involved in developing wireless IoT devices which lends to delivering a lean and impactful solution for your foot traffic counter. Lastly, my deliverable extends beyond the proof-of-concept. Aside from building the counter, I’ll create a user-friendly web interface with robust data management capabilities while providing documentation that empowers you to deploy and manage the system at events seamlessly. With me on your team, you can be confident of achieving reliable real-time counts along with historical data storage - all accessible with ease. Choose me, Jiayin, to bring your vision to life because I not only have the technical expertise but also the ability to ensure efficient hardware architecture and optimized embedded software. Together we can guarantee an MVP that meets your highest expectations!
$1,500 USD in 7 days
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