Suggestion needed: chips can handle simple image processing

[kentigens]

Hi, I am a student whos trying to achieve some camera tracking and speed control of a trolley.
and I am kinda lost, don't know where to start with, hence urgently need experts advice.(supervisor couldn't help much)
Could someone please suggests me where to look at or any product that's available off the shelf ?
- a chip or ready off shelf processing unit which could do simple image processing, in real time. - and also associated software needed for the coding part?

Anyone know if this can be achieve within a couple of thousand dollars?

Thank you.

Kent Zhou

 

[Navin A S]

There are a few options available that can help you with the camera tracking and speed control of your trolley. One option is to use an embedded computer, such as an Arduino or Raspberry Pi, along with a compatible camera module and associated software. This will give you the ability to process images in real-time which is necessary for camera tracking. You can then use an appropriate motor controller to adjust the speed of the trolley. Depending on the complexity of the project, the total cost could be anywhere from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars.