Product BriefProduct Overview
The Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 2 is the next leap forward for edge computing, bringing high-performance Generative AI capabilities directly to the Raspberry Pi 5. Built around the high-powered Hailo-10H AI processor, this add-on for your Pi delivers up to 40 Tera Operations Per Second (TOPS) of inferencing performance (INT4) and features 8GB of dedicated on-board RAM.
Why the "2" Matters?
While the original AI HAT+ was designed primarily for computer vision, the AI HAT+ 2 is a significant evolution tailored for the next generation of AI:
- Significant Performance Boost: Jumping to 40 TOPS significantly expands your generative capabilities. This enables the board to run more complex models, such as speech-to-text and live translation, that previously required cloud processing.
- Dedicated 8GB RAM: By having 8GB of local LPDDR4 memory, the HAT+ 2 can load Large Language Models (LLMs) and Vision-Language Models entirely on the card. This eliminates the need to shuttle data back and forth, preventing bottlenecks and leaving the Raspberry Pi 5's system RAM fully available for your OS and other applications.
- True Edge Independence: The combination of higher TOPS and local memory makes this board ideal for offline inference, enabling you to run sophisticated chatbots and visual analysis tools in environments without internet connectivity.
Seamless Integration
Designed exclusively for the Raspberry Pi 5, the HAT+ 2 uses the Pi’s PCIe interface for ultra-low-latency, high-bandwidth communication.
- Plug-and-Play: The Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 2 is automatically detected by Raspberry Pi OS, requiring minimal configuration to get started.
- Camera Ready: This HAT integrates directly with
rpicam-apps, allowing your existing camera pipelines to instantly take advantage of hardware-accelerated post-processing.
Privacy & Reliability
By processing data locally rather than sending it to the cloud, the AI HAT+ 2 delivers deterministic, low-latency performance and full data privacy. It is the ideal solution for robotics, industrial monitoring, and secure facility management where internet connectivity is unreliable or security is paramount.
