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The Raspberry Pi 5 arouses the enthusiasm of technology and artificial intelligence enthusiasts. But how does this new version change the AI landscape?
Discover in this article the technological gripper of the Raspberry Pi 5, its advanced features and its impact on the field of machine learning.
The Raspberry Pi 5 at the heart of the AI revolution
THE Raspberry Pi 5 continues to surprise with its multiverse capabilities. With the addition of an artificial intelligence module, this microcomputer becomes a “ PC AI » accessible to all. This little technological gem, very popular with tinkering enthusiasts and industry professionals, is now equipped with skills ininference, allowing AI models to draw conclusions from new data.
An add-on for artificial intelligence
To provide the Raspberry Pi 5 with its new capabilities, a module called AI Kit must be installed. This module attaches to the motherboard via the system HAT+ (Hardware Attached on Top), thus integrating a slot M.2 standard, very common in PCs. The AI Kit was designed by Hailo, a company specializing in AI chips for various equipment like cars, smart cameras and robots.
Performance and energy efficiency
Once installed, the AI Kit allows the Raspberry Pi 5 to achieve performance of 13 TOPS (13 trillion operations per second). Although this figure is lower than that of NPUs (Neural Processing Units) from other major brands, it is more than sufficient for the practical applications that can be entrusted to the Pi 5. In addition, the total cost is much more affordable compared to an Nvidia card, and everything works with power consumption limited to 27W.
Software compatibility and integration
From a software point of view, the operating system of the Raspberry Pi automatically detects the Hailo module. This simplifies integration and allows applications to use new AI capabilities natively. Thus, tasks such as object detection, facial recognition, and situation description become accessible.
Potential uses of the AI-powered Raspberry Pi 5
- Recognition of objects and people
- Detection of contextual situations
- Control and automation of robotic systems
- Real-time video analysis
The AI Kit is not just limited to image detection functions. It also opens up new possibilities in other areas requiring advanced artificial intelligence capabilities.
