TL;DR
Detecting motion in environments without visible cameras can be challenging. ESPectre is a motion detection system that utilizes Wi-Fi channel state information (CSI) to identify movement and integrates with Home Assistant for smart home applications.
✦ Why It Matters
Engineers can implement ESPectre to enhance smart home systems with non-invasive motion detection capabilities.
Key Takeaways
How It Works
ESPectre detects movement by monitoring changes in Wi-Fi signals between a router and an ESP32 sensor. When a person moves, they disrupt the Wi-Fi waves, which the ESP32 interprets as motion.
The system employs a series of processing steps, including automatic gain control and adaptive thresholding, to accurately identify movement patterns.