Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 13 TOPS
Built-in Hailo-8L AI Accelerator
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Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ (13 TOPS)
The Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 13 TOPS is an add-on board designed for the Raspberry Pi 5. It integrates a powerful neural-network accelerator, transforming the Raspberry Pi 5 into an efficient and affordable edge-AI platform.
Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ (13 TOPS) – High-performance AI accelerator board for Raspberry Pi 5 featuring the Hailo-8L NPU (13 TOPS). Fully integrated with Raspberry Pi OS for easy deployment in edge-AI and computer-vision applications such as robotics, automation, and smart cameras. Includes mounting hardware and PCIe ribbon cable.
Key Specifications
- AI Accelerator: Hailo-8L inference processor delivering up to 13 TOPS (Tera Operations per Second).
- Interface: Connects to Raspberry Pi 5 via PCIe Gen 3 ribbon cable and GPIO stacking header.
- Software Support: Fully integrated with Raspberry Pi OS camera and vision stack (rpicam-apps), enabling advanced AI functions such as object detection, image segmentation, and pose estimation.
- Mechanical Design: Conforms to the Raspberry Pi HAT+ standard. Includes 16 mm stacking header, spacers, screws, and PCIe ribbon cable for connection to Raspberry Pi 5.
- Operating Temperature: 0 °C – 50 °C.
- Product Lifetime: Guaranteed production until at least January 2030.
- Applications: Edge-AI tasks such as robotics, industrial automation, smart vision systems, object detection, and security.
Physical Details
- Approximate dimensions: 65 mm × 58 mm.
- Mounts securely on top of the Raspberry Pi 5 with clearance for the Active Cooler.
- Supplied with necessary mounting hardware and PCIe ribbon cable.
Compatibility and Usage
- Designed exclusively for the Raspberry Pi 5.
- Requires the latest Raspberry Pi OS version and firmware for optimal performance.
- Ensure adequate cooling for stable AI inference performance.
Product Highlights
- Compact and efficient AI acceleration for Raspberry Pi 5.
- Ideal for developers, engineers, and hobbyists building AI-based applications.
- Seamless software integration — easy to use, minimal setup.
Comparison Table: Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 13 TOPS vs 26 TOPS
Feature | AI HAT+ 13 TOPS | AI HAT+ 26 TOPS |
|---|---|---|
| AI Processor | Hailo-8L NPU | Hailo-8 NPU |
| AI Performance | Up to 13 TOPS | Up to 26 TOPS |
| Host Connection | PCIe Gen 3 x1 (via ribbon cable) | PCIe Gen 3 x1 (via ribbon cable) |
| Compatibility | Raspberry Pi 5 | Raspberry Pi 5 |
| Software Integration | Fully integrated with Raspberry Pi OS vision stack (rpicam-apps) | Fully integrated with Raspberry Pi OS vision stack (rpicam-apps) |
| Typical Applications | Robotics, smart cameras, home automation, basic AI tasks | Industrial automation, advanced robotics, high-load AI inference |
| Power Efficiency | Very low power consumption | Higher performance, slightly higher power usage |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C – 50 °C | 0 °C – 50 °C |
| Included Accessories | 16 mm stacking header, spacers, screws, PCIe ribbon cable | 16 mm stacking header, spacers, screws, PCIe ribbon cable |
| Board Size (approx.) | 65 mm × 58 mm | 65 mm × 58 mm |
| Production Lifetime | Supported until at least 2030 | Supported until at least 2030 |
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