Raspberry Pi has introduced a new AI Camera module, priced at $70, in partnership with Sony. The module targets developers engaged in edge AI projects.
The AI Camera combines Raspberry Pi’s RP2040 microcontroller with Sony’s IMX500 image sensor, allowing on-device visual data processing without additional hardware like GPUs or accelerators.
This launch marks a continuation of Raspberry Pi’s foray into AI technology, building on its series of camera modules initiated in 2013.
The camera boasts a 12.3-megapixel capacity and can capture 10 frames per second at a 4056 x 3040 or 40 frames per second at a 2028 x 1520 resolution. It features a 76-degree field of view and manually adjustable focus, maintaining a size comparable to last year’s Camera Module 3.
“AI-based image processing is increasingly appealing to developers globally,” stated Eben Upton, CEO of Raspberry Pi Ltd., in a press release. “With Sony Semiconductor Solutions, our long-term image sensor partner, we’ve created the Raspberry Pi AI Camera. We are eager to see how our community leverages this tool.”
The AI camera is compatible with all Raspberry Pi single-board computers, broadening the scope of possible AI applications for developers.
