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Sipeed Maix III AXera-Pi AI Vision Board w/ ISP, 4K H.264/H.265

₹4,119.00 (Inclusive of all taxes)
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The Sipeed Maix III AXera-Pi is an AI vision development board powered by a quad-core Cortex-A7 CPU and a dedicated AXera-Pi NPU accelerator, delivering up to 14.4 TOPS for edge AI inference. It features an advanced ISP for low-light and night vision, supports 4K video encoding, and runs on the Love Core Linux environment for flexible AI and computer vision project development.

Features

  • High-performance AI accelerator (NPU) delivers up to 14.4 TOPS (int4) for fast on-device neural network inference.
  • Advanced Image Signal Processor (ISP) enables robust low-light-level and night vision capabilities for vision AI applications.
  • Supports 4K@30fps H.264/H.265 video encoding and 1080P@60fps decoding for high-resolution video processing pipelines.
  • Equipped with 2GB LPDDR4X RAM and optional 16GB eMMC storage, providing ample memory and storage for complex AI models and data.
  • Features MIPI DSI 4-lane display interface and RMII/RGMII Ethernet for versatile connectivity and integration into embedded systems.

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Description

The Sipeed Maix III AXera-Pi is a specialized development platform engineered for artificial intelligence and computer vision at the edge. Its core combines a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 application processor with a powerful Neural Processing Unit (NPU) from AXera-Pi, offering substantial computational throughput for real-time object detection, image classification, and semantic segmentation tasks. The integrated ISP is optimized for challenging lighting conditions, making it suitable for surveillance, robotics, and industrial inspection applications requiring reliable vision in low-light environments.

Built for flexibility, the board runs the Love Core Linux distribution, providing a full-featured OS with support for standard AI frameworks and libraries. Hardware interfaces include MIPI CSI for camera input, MIPI DSI for display output, and high-speed Ethernet, enabling it to serve as the central processing node in vision-based IoT systems. With its balanced mix of processing power, vision-specific hardware, and developer-friendly software stack, the Maix III AXera-Pi is a capable foundation for prototyping and deploying advanced AI vision solutions.

Key Features

  • AXera-Pi AI accelerator NPU with up to 14.4 TOPS (int4) and 3.6 TOPS (int8) processing power for efficient edge AI inference.
  • Advanced Image Signal Processor (ISP) enhances image quality for reliable operation in low-light and night vision scenarios.
  • High-performance video pipeline supporting 4K@30fps encoding and 1080P@60fps decoding in H.264 and H.265 formats.
  • Generous 2GB LPDDR4X memory (3733MHz) and optional 16GB eMMC storage for handling large AI models and datasets.
  • Comprehensive I/O including MIPI DSI 4-lane for displays, RMII/RGMII Ethernet for network connectivity, and support for DDR4 SODIMM expansion.
  • Powered by a quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 CPU, providing general-purpose processing for application logic and system control.
  • Runs on the Love Core Linux development environment, offering a flexible and rich ecosystem for AI and embedded software development.
  • Ideal platform for developing sophisticated AI vision applications like facial recognition, autonomous navigation, and smart video analytics.

Applications

  • Smart surveillance and security systems with AI-powered object detection and night vision analytics.
  • Autonomous robots and drones requiring real-time computer vision for navigation and obstacle avoidance.
  • Industrial machine vision for quality control, defect detection, and automated inspection in manufacturing.
  • Edge AI boxes for retail analytics, people counting, and intelligent traffic monitoring.
  • Prototyping and development of advanced AI vision applications like facial recognition, gesture control, and AR/VR.

Technical Specifications

ProcessorQuad-core ARM Cortex-A7
AI AcceleratorAXera-Pi NPU (14.4 TOPS int4, 3.6 TOPS int8)
Video Codec SupportH.264, H.265
Video Encoder4K @ 30fps
Video Decoder1080P @ 60fps
Memory2GB LPDDR4X (3733MHz)
StorageOptional 16GB eMMC
Display InterfaceMIPI DSI 4 Lane
EthernetRMII Ethernet, Supports RGMII
Development OSLove Core Linux
Key FeatureAdvanced ISP for Low-Light & Night Vision

Frequently Asked Questions

What AI frameworks are supported on the Maix III AXera-Pi's Love Core Linux?

The Love Core Linux environment typically supports popular AI frameworks like TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch (via LibTorch), ONNX Runtime, and NCNN for deployment on the AXera-Pi NPU. You will need to use the SDK and toolchain provided by Sipeed and AXera to compile and optimize your models for the specific NPU architecture to achieve the quoted TOPS performance for inference tasks.

How do I connect a camera module to this board for vision input?

The board uses MIPI CSI interfaces for camera input. You will need a compatible MIPI CSI camera module. Connect it to the appropriate connector on the board, ensure the physical connection is secure, and then configure the camera within the Love Core Linux system using the V4L2 drivers and the board-specific device tree overlay to enable the video pipeline for your AI application.

What is the power requirement for the Sipeed Maix III AXera-Pi development board?

While exact specifications should be verified in the official documentation, a development board of this complexity typically requires a stable 5V DC power supply via a USB-C or barrel jack connector. Expect higher current draw (likely 2A or more) when the NPU, CPU, and peripherals are under full load during intensive AI inference or video encoding tasks.

Can I use this board for real-time 4K video streaming with AI analysis?

Yes, the hardware supports 4K video encoding, making it suitable for real-time streaming. You can capture video via a MIPI CSI camera, process it through the ISP, run AI inference on the NPU (e.g., object detection), and then encode the annotated stream in H.264/H.265 at 4K resolution for output via Ethernet or storage. The system's performance will depend on the complexity of the AI model and the efficiency of your software pipeline.

Package Includes

  • 1 x Sipeed Maix III AXera-Pi Development Board

Additional Information

Weight 0.015 kg
Dimensions 8 × 12 × 3 cm