The Raspberry Pi AI Kit bundles the Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ with a Hailo AI acceleration module for use with Raspberry Pi 5. It provides an accessible, cost-effective, and power- efficient way to integrate high-performance AI. Explore applications including process control, security, home automation, and robotics.
While the M.2 HAT will fit in the official case, you won't be able to close it with the lid. Please check out our HighPi Pro 5S Case for Raspberry Pi 5, it is compatible! In either case, the Active Cooler can be installed
The AI module is a 13 tera-operations per second (TOPS) neural network inference accelerator built around the Hailo-8L chip. The module uses the M.2 2242 form factor, and comes pre-installed in the M.2 HAT+, to which it connects through an M key edge connector. The M.2 HAT+ communicates between the AI module’s M.2 interface and the Raspberry Pi 5’s PCIe 2.0 interface. When the host Raspberry Pi 5 is running an up-to-date Raspberry Pi OS image, it automatically detects the Hailo module and makes the NPU available for AI computing tasks. The built-in rpicam-apps camera applications in Raspberry Pi OS natively support the AI module, automatically using the NPU to run compatible post-processing tasks.
INCLUDES
- Hailo AI module containing a Neural Processing Unit (NPU)
- Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+, to connect the AI module to your Raspberry Pi 5
- Thermal pad pre-fitted between the module and the M.2 HAT+
- Mounting hardware kit
- 16mm stacking GPIO header
FEATURES
- Contains a neural network inference accelerator capable of 13 tera-operations per second (TOPS)
- Fully integrated into Raspberry Pi’s camera software stack
- Thermal pad pre-fitted between module and HAT+ spreads heat across components, improving performance
- Conforms to Raspberry Pi HAT+ specification
- Supplied with 16mm stacking header, spacers, and screws to enable fitting on Raspberry Pi 5 with Raspberry Pi Active Cooler in place
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C (ambient)
IMPORTANT WARNINGS
- The Hailo AI module shall only be connected to a Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ via the M.2 key interface.
- The Raspberry Pi M.2 HAT+ shall only be connected to a Raspberry Pi via the PCIe interface and GPIO header.
- This product should be operated in a well-ventilated environment, and if used inside a case, the case should not be covered. • Whilst in use, this product should be firmly secured, and should not be contacted by conductive items.
- The connection of incompatible devices to the Raspberry Pi AI Kit may affect compliance, result in damage to the unit, and invalidate the warranty.
- All peripherals used with this product should comply with relevant standards for the country of use and be marked accordingly to ensure that safety and performance requirements are met.
- The cables and connectors of all peripherals used with this product must have adequate insulation so that relevant safety requirements are met.
- Operation of this device requires adult supervision.
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