The latest Orange Pi AI Station is a new single-board computer, or mini-PC, as the manufacturer officially calls it. In reality, it's more like an SBC that can be used as the basis for a mini-PC. This system is located in the DIY segment and is intended as a platform for custom projects, so it is not necessarily a ready-to-use device. The operating system is openEuler 22.03, and video output is possible via HDMI at FHD resolution and 60 frames per second.
The new Orange Pi mini PC is based on the Huawei Ascend 310 SoC and features an NPU with 10 AI cores, as well as 16 CPU cores and 8 vector cores running at 1.9 GHz. With an advertised AI performance of 176 TOPS, this SBC is primarily designed for AI-intensive applications that can be run locally directly on the device. A very wide range of use cases is possible here, including live image analysis to monitor crowds and quickly identify dangerous areas.
Depending on the configuration, the LPDDR4X RAM capacity is 48 GB or 96 GB. This single-board computer also supports up to 256 GB of eMMC storage, SD card, and PCIe SSD. When it comes to networking, it comes with two Gigabit Ethernet ports and WiFi, and you can also install an active fan. Last but not least, the Orange Pi SBC has a 40-pin GPIO header that you can use to control things like motors and alarms. Orange Pi has not yet revealed exact pricing and availability details.
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