RASPBERRY PI, known for its microcomputers, announced a partnership with Hailo to release an additional AI-Module. This module will be integrated with the RASPBERRY PI software, enabling users to run AI applications, such as chat bots, directly on a miniature device.
The Hailo-8l M.2 accelerator for local artificial intelligence operations on the Raspberry Pi 5 will soon be available for purchase through approved company resellers, priced at $70.
Daniel Danon, General Director and co-founder of Hailo, highlighted that the energy consumption of their accelerator is less than 2 watts and is passively cooled.
The accelerator provides a performance of 13 TOPS (teraoperations per second), although this is lower compared to chips like Intel Lunar Lake with a capacity of 40 TOPS. However, Raspberry Pi has never been positioned as a high-performance device.
Currently, most AI applications operate in the cloud due to the significant resources needed for data processing. However, there is a growing trend towards developing simplified and energy-efficient AI models that can be integrated into portable devices for offline use.
This trend has been swiftly recognized by key industry players striving to introduce unique and innovative products. Microsoft recently announced Copilot+ PC with built-in features like a controversial recall function. AMD introduced new Ryzen processors with AI-Branding, emphasizing their ability to handle generative AI tasks. NVIDIA also revealed plans to equip laptops with their branded AI chips.