steve-ongera/BiashAI

BiashAI (from Swahili "Biashara" - Business + AI) is a cutting-edge Django-based face recognition shopping system designed specifically for the Kenyan market. It enables customers to shop in supermarkets using facial recognition technology for seamless, cashless, and cardless payments. # BiashAI - Face Recognition Shopping System **Revolutionary Shopping Experience for Kenya** *Shop Smart. Pay Fast. Live Free.* --- ## 🌟 Overview **BiashAI** (from Swahili "Biashara" - Business + AI) is a cutting-edge Django-based face recognition shopping system designed specifically for the Kenyan market. It enables customers to shop in supermarkets using facial recognition technology for seamless, cashless, and cardless payments. ### Key Features - 🎭 **Facial Recognition Payment** - Pay with your face, no cards or cash needed - 📱 **M-Pesa Integration** - Seamless integration with Kenya's leading mobile money platform - 🏪 **Multiple Store Types** - Support for unmanned, hybrid, and staff-assisted stores - 🔐 **Advanced Security** - Multi-layer security with KYC verification and fraud detection - 📊 **Real-time Analytics** - Comprehensive reporting and customer behavior insights - 🎁 **Loyalty & Rewards** - Built-in loyalty program with tier-based benefits - 🌍 **Kenya-Specific** - Designed for all 47 counties with local payment methods --- ## 🏗️ System Architecture ### Technology Stack - **Backend Framework**: Django 5.0+ - **Database**: PostgreSQL (recommended) / MySQL / SQLite - **Face Recognition**: OpenCV + dlib / Face Recognition library - **Payment Integration**: M-Pesa Daraja API, Airtel Money API - **Real-time Processing**: Django Channels (WebSocket) - **Task Queue**: Celery + Redis - **Storage**: AWS S3 / Local storage for media - **API**: Django REST Framework ### Store Types Supported 1. **Unmanned Stores** 🤖 - Fully automated checkout - Camera-based product tracking - AI-powered inventory management 2. **Hybrid Stores** 🔄 - Staff present with automated systems - Faster checkout with face recognition - Manual override capabilities 3. **Assisted Stores** 👥 - Staff-operated with face pay option - Traditional checkout enhanced with technology - Suitable for gradual technology adoption --- ## 📋 Database Models ### User Management - …