This camera leverages the Intelligent Vision Sensor, enabling on-module processing for efficient AI task management and promises to enhance AI applications across industries.
Element14 has unveiled the Raspberry Pi AI Camera, an exciting new addition to its line of artificial intelligence devices. Priced at around $70 USD, this camera is a collaborative effort with Sony, featuring the IMX500 Intelligent Vision Sensor. What sets the Raspberry Pi AI Camera apart is its on-module processing capability, which is compatible with all Raspberry Pi single-board computers (SBCs). This design allows complex AI tasks to be processed directly on the camera module, freeing the host Raspberry Pi SBC to handle other operations efficiently.
The Vision Sensor includes a low-power inference engine pre-loaded with the MobileNet machine vision model. Its 76-degree field of view, along with a manually adjustable focus, makes it versatile for various applications. It comes equipped with 200mm cables for easy connectivity with any Raspberry Pi SBC. The benefit to individual developers, casual hobbyists, or large industrial complexes is that it delivers powerful compute power to where it’s needed most, at the edge. The Raspberry Pi AI Camera is now available for purchase and shipping through Farnell in EMEA, Newark in North America, and element14 in APAC, marking an exciting step forward for AI applications in various fields.
Simon Wade, Senior Global Product Manager for Single Board Computing at Element14, emphasized the significance of this AI camera module, stating, “This new AI camera module is a remarkable addition to the Raspberry Pi range. As AI-driven applications proliferate across many industries, it shouldn’t surprise anyone that Raspberry Pi and Sony are leading the way to bring optic processing power to the edge.” This module is compatible with any Raspberry Pi SBC, ensuring widespread usability.
