Building Your First Robot with Raspberry Pi 5

July 22, 2026

Step-by-step guide to building an autonomous line-following robot using Raspberry Pi 5 and the AI Kit.

In this guide, we'll walk you through building your first autonomous robot using the Raspberry Pi 5 and the new AI Kit. **What You'll Need:** - Raspberry Pi 5 (8GB) - AI Camera Module - Robot chassis kit - Motors and motor driver - Battery pack **Step 1: Assemble the Hardware** Start by assembling the robot chassis. Connect the motors to the motor driver, and wire everything to the Raspberry Pi GPIO pins. **Step 2: Install the Software** Flash Raspberry Pi OS to your SD card. Install the AI Kit drivers and the YOLOv8 model. **Step 3: Program the Robot** Write a Python script that reads the camera feed and uses YOLOv8 to detect objects. Use the detection results to control the motors. **Step 4: Test and Iterate** Upload your code, test in the real world, and refine your algorithm. Total build time: 4-6 hours. Cost: Under $200.