Rubik Pi3: First Qualcomm SoC Edge-AI Platform for Raspberry Pi
Advanced Multi-Modal AI Capabilities with THUNDERCOMM's Dev Kit
THUNDERCOMM’s Rubik Pi3 development kit is a powerful and versatile single-board computer built on the long-term available Qualcomm® QCS6490 platform. Its compact design and advanced multi-modal AI capabilities make it an ideal choice for seamless integration into long-life industrial applications. With support for the extensive Raspberry Pi ecosystem, it offers a perfect platform for rapidly prototyping product concepts.
SamplesKey Features of Rubik Pi3
- Powerful processor: The Qualcomm® QCS6490 octo-core processor-based system on a chip also delivers 12 TOPS of AI computing power, enabling on-device multi-model AI applications such as image recognition, object detection, and natural language processing.
- Versatile connectivity: The Rubik Pi3 supports multiple operating systems, including Android, Ubuntu Linux, and Embedded Linux (Yocto) as well as Windows 11 IOT, and features a variety of interfaces, including DisplayPort, USB Type-A, USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-C, dual camera interfaces, HDMI output, and 1000M Ethernet.
- Extensive I/O: The 40-pin LS connector provides access to GPIO, I2C, I2S, UART, SPI, and PWM channels, allowing for easy integration with various sensors and peripherals.
- Accessible On-Device AI: The Rubik Pi3's AI capabilities enable developers to create innovative applications that can process and analyse data locally, without relying on cloud services. The QCS-6490 SoC’s on-board NPU is supported by an SDK that incorporates tools to allow the developer to leverage their own AI models as well as those provided by Qualcomm on the Qualcomm AI Hub.
- Raspberry PI compatibility: The Rubik Pi3 is designed to support a wide range of Raspberry Pi5 official accessories, including cameras, displays, and other peripherals. This compatibility makes it easier for developers to transition from existing Raspberry Pi projects to the Rubik Pi3, leveraging their existing knowledge, hardware and software investments.
- Developer-friendly: The Rubik Pi3 comes pre-provisioned to work out of the box, the software baselines provided leverage the Qualcomm® QCS6490 based OS, AI, computer vision and robotics software resources which are incorporated into ready to deploy THUNDERCOMM's SDKs, meaning developers can get started quickly.
- Suitable for industrial applications: With the long-term available Qualcomm® QCS6490 and support for Qualcomm Linux software based on the Yocto LTS kernel, the Rubik Pi3 is well-suited for industrial use.
Versatile Applications of RUBIC PI3
The Rubik Pi3's powerful hardware and software capabilities make it suitable for a wide range of applications, including:
- Industrial IoT: Monitor and control industrial processes, optimise production, and improve efficiency
- Robotics: Develop autonomous robots for various tasks, such as delivery, picking, sorting and inspection, and exploration
- Computer Vision: Create multi-model, concurrent AI applications for image recognition, object detection, and facial recognition
- Edge AI: Deploy AI models on the edge for real-time analysis and decision-making
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Why is the Rubik Pi3 the Ideal Choice for Edge AI Development?
The Rubik Pi3 offers high-performance AI computing and industrial-grade reliability, making it an ideal platform for Edge AI, robotics, and industrial IoT applications. Powered by the Qualcomm® QCS6490 SoC, it delivers 12 TOPS of AI computing for real-time image recognition, object detection, and decision-making at the edge. Its versatile I/O options (including DisplayPort, USB 3.1, dual-camera support, and a 40-pin GPIO interface) ensure seamless integration with sensors and peripherals. With support for Android, Ubuntu, Yocto Linux, and Windows 11 IoT, along with a robust AI SDK, developers can efficiently deploy on-device AI solutions without cloud reliance. The Rubik Pi3's long-term availability and Raspberry Pi ecosystem compatibility ensure it remains a future-proof choice for industrial AI applications.
Your Contact Person
Do you want to start a project with THUNDERCOMM's Rubik Pi3 development kit? Contact Thomas Carmody.
