Description

BeagleY-AI Edge Compute Board

The BeagleY-AI Edge Compute Board is a powerful and versatile single-board computer (SBC) engineered to deliver advanced artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities at the edge. Built on robust hardware and supported by open-source software, it is the perfect solution for developers, engineers, and businesses seeking to integrate AI-driven applications into robotics, automation, healthcare, and intelligent vision systems.

High-Performance Processing Power

At its core, the BeagleY-AI is powered by a quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A53 processor running at 1.4GHz, providing a reliable foundation for demanding workloads. Complementing the CPU are dual C7x DSPs with a Matrix Multiply Accelerator, delivering up to 4 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second) of AI performance. This combination ensures that the board can handle real-time image classification, object detection, sensor fusion, and intelligent decision-making without relying on cloud processing, making it an ideal platform for edge computing.

 

Optimized AI and Machine Learning Capabilities

Designed specifically for AI acceleration, the BeagleY-AI allows developers to deploy machine learning models, neural networks, and computer vision frameworks directly on the device. Popular AI toolkits such as TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch Mobile, and OpenCV can be optimized to take full advantage of the onboard accelerators. This enables fast inference times, low latency, and efficient power consumption, making it suitable for real-world applications such as:

• Robotics and autonomous navigation

• Industrial automation and quality control

• Medical imaging and diagnostic devices

• Smart cameras and intelligent surveillance systems

• Retail analytics and customer insights

• Environmental monitoring and IoT edge solutions

Memory and Connectivity

The BeagleY-AI comes with 4GB LPDDR4 memory, ensuring seamless multitasking and smooth execution of AI workloads. For connectivity, it supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.4 for wireless applications, along with Gigabit Ethernet for wired networking. With an optional PoE+ (Power over Ethernet) add-on, the board can be deployed in environments where stable power and network delivery are essential.

Multi-Display Support

Unlike many SBCs, the BeagleY-AI offers multi-display capabilities, supporting up to three simultaneous outputs. With microHDMI, OLDI, and MIPI-DSI interfaces, developers can design advanced visualization dashboards, interactive user interfaces, or monitoring stations. This makes it especially valuable in fields like factory control, robotics monitoring, and medical imaging, where multiple visual outputs are required.

Versatile I/O for Expansion

Developers and system integrators will appreciate the extensive I/O options, including:

• PCIe Gen3 expansion for hardware accelerators and add-on modules

• 4× USB 3.0 ports for high-speed peripherals

• USB-C for modern connectivity and power delivery

• 2× MIPI CSI camera ports for computer vision and stereo imaging applications

The dual camera ports are particularly useful for depth sensing, 3D vision, and AI-powered image recognition, enabling advanced robotics and machine learning solutions.

Software and OS Support

The BeagleY-AI is backed by a custom Debian Linux image from BeagleBoard, ensuring a stable, developer-friendly platform with long-term community support. Being based on Debian, it gives developers access to thousands of open-source packages, libraries, and drivers. The operating system is optimized for AI workloads, enabling developers to integrate Python, C++, and AI frameworks with ease.

Real-World Applications

The versatility of the BeagleY-AI makes it suitable for a wide range of industries:

• Robotics: Serve as the brain of autonomous robots, drones, and collaborative machines.

• Factory Automation: Monitor production lines, detect anomalies, and enable predictive maintenance.

• Healthcare: Support edge-based diagnostics and medical imaging analysis.

• Smart Vision Systems: Power cameras for security, retail, and intelligent analytics.

• IoT Edge Devices: Enable low-latency decision-making in smart cities and industrial IoT deployments.

 

🔑 Key Features of BeagleY-AI Edge Compute Board

• High-Performance Processor – Quad-core 64-bit Arm Cortex-A53 @ 1.4GHz for reliable computing power.

• AI Acceleration – Dual C7x DSPs with Matrix Multiply Accelerator delivering up to 4 TOPS AI performance.

• Ample Memory – Equipped with 4GB LPDDR4 RAM for smooth multitasking and AI workloads.

• Advanced Connectivity – Supports Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, and Gigabit Ethernet with optional PoE+ add-on.

• Multi-Display Support – Drive up to 3 simultaneous displays via microHDMI, OLDI, and MIPI-DSI.

• Versatile I/O Expansion – Includes PCIe Gen3, 4× USB 3.0 ports, USB-C, and dual MIPI CSI camera ports.

• AI & Vision Ready – Dual camera interfaces for stereo vision, depth mapping, and intelligent vision projects.

• Optimized OS Support – Runs a custom Debian Linux image from BeagleBoard with access to open-source AI frameworks.

• Developer-Friendly – Seamless integration with TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch Mobile, OpenCV, and other machine learning tools.

• Wide Applications – Perfect for robotics, factory automation, medical devices, intelligent cameras, and IoT edge solutions.

Why Choose BeagleY-AI?

The BeagleY-AI Edge Compute Board offers the perfect balance of processing power, AI acceleration, connectivity, and expandability, making it one of the most advanced SBCs for edge AI development. Unlike cloud-dependent solutions, it ensures data privacy, low latency, and real-time performance. Its developer-focused ecosystem and strong community support make it ideal for research, prototyping, and production-ready solutions.

Data Sheet

https://www.beagleboard.org/blog/2024-08-01-beagley-ai-announcement

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