Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 26 TOPS – Hailo AI Accelerator for Raspberry Pi 5
The Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 26 TOPS is a high-performance AI acceleration add-on board designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi 5. Featuring an integrated Hailo AI accelerator, it provides up to 26 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second) of AI inference performance in a compact and power-efficient solution.
Designed for developers, researchers, educators, and professional embedded applications, the AI HAT+ makes it easier to add advanced edge AI capabilities to Raspberry Pi 5 projects without relying on cloud-based processing.
It is ideal for applications such as computer vision, object detection, robotics, security systems, industrial process control, smart home automation, and edge AI.
Key Features
- 26 TOPS AI Performance
- Built-in Hailo AI accelerator
- Designed specifically for Raspberry Pi 5
- High-performance edge AI inference
- PCIe Gen 3 communication
- Integrated with the Raspberry Pi camera software stack
- Supports AI-powered camera applications
- Power-efficient AI processing
- Compact HAT+ form factor
- Compatible with Raspberry Pi 5 Active Cooler installations
- Suitable for professional and prototype applications
- Designed for plug-and-play AI development
High-Performance AI Acceleration
The integrated Hailo AI accelerator delivers up to 26 TOPS of AI inference performance, allowing demanding neural-network workloads to be processed locally on the Raspberry Pi 5.
Running AI models at the edge reduces dependence on cloud computing and can provide faster response times, improved privacy, and lower network bandwidth requirements.
Raspberry Pi Camera Integration
The AI HAT+ integrates with the Raspberry Pi camera software ecosystem, making it suitable for AI-powered vision applications.
This allows developers to build applications involving:
- Object detection
- Image classification
- Pose estimation
- Semantic segmentation
- Camera analytics
- Machine vision
- Real-time AI inference
Integration with supported Raspberry Pi camera tools helps simplify the development of computer-vision applications.
PCIe Gen 3 Interface
The AI accelerator communicates with the Raspberry Pi 5 through its PCIe interface, providing a high-speed connection between the host processor and AI accelerator.
This enables efficient transfer of data for demanding AI inference workloads.
Technical Specifications
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Product: Raspberry Pi AI HAT+
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AI Accelerator: Hailo AI Accelerator
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AI Performance: 26 TOPS
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Host Compatibility: Raspberry Pi 5
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Host Interface: PCIe
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Interface Capability: PCIe Gen 3
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Application Type: Edge AI / AI Inference
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Operating Temperature: 0°C to +50°C ambient
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Form Factor: Raspberry Pi HAT+
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Camera Software Integration: Raspberry Pi camera software stack
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Cooling Compatibility: Can be installed with the Raspberry Pi 5 Active Cooler
Typical Applications
- Computer vision
- Object detection
- Image classification
- Semantic segmentation
- Pose estimation
- Robotics
- Autonomous systems
- Machine vision
- Smart cameras
- Security and surveillance
- Industrial process control
- Quality inspection
- Smart home automation
- Edge AI
- AI-powered IoT devices
- Research and education
Why Use Edge AI?
By processing AI workloads directly on the Raspberry Pi 5 rather than sending data continuously to a remote cloud service, the AI HAT+ can provide several advantages:
- Faster local inference
- Reduced cloud dependency
- Lower network bandwidth requirements
- Improved data privacy
- Lower latency
- Suitable for offline AI applications
- More responsive robotics and automation systems
Package Includes
- 1 × Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 26 TOPS
- 1 × 16mm GPIO Stacking Header
- 1 × Screw Set
Compatibility Note
The Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ is designed for use with the Raspberry Pi 5. A Raspberry Pi 5 computer is required and is typically sold separately unless explicitly included in the product package.
For best results, use supported Raspberry Pi software, AI models, and camera applications compatible with the Hailo acceleration platform.
