Raspberry Pi launches project for low-power AI on the Pi 5

Raspberry Pi has unveiled a hardware and software project to work with the Pi 5, focused on low-power artificial intelligence. The Sixfab AI HAT+ is an AI accelerator with 25 TOPS of acceleration and 3 W power consumption.

The device supports CNN, VLM and SLM, enabling local vision, understanding and response. It is suited to applications such as smart cameras and robotics. The 13 TOPS version of the Sixfab AI HAT+ will be released in 2026. The company also announced price increases for the 2 GB models of the Pi 4 and Pi 5, which now cost US$ 67.50 and US$ 77.50, respectively, in the United States. The increase was attributed to rising memory costs.

Raspberry Pi confirmed its policy of blocking RAM upgrades after a failed attempt to upgrade the Compute Module 5. The Sixfab AI HAT+ depends on a compatible operating system and on specific applications for CNN, VLM and SLM.

The 25 TOPS of acceleration allows data to be processed quickly while keeping power consumption low, which is essential for devices that need to operate for long periods without interruption. The 13 TOPS version of the Sixfab AI HAT+ arrives on October 21, 2026, but for now, the current model offers a balance between power and energy savings. Raspberry Pi also raised the prices of the 2 GB Pi 4 and Pi 5, from US$ 67.50 to US$ 77.50, an increase that reflects the evolution of the hardware and the demand for more powerful versions. The combination of performance and efficiency opens up new possibilities for developers and researchers looking for AI solutions.

Raspberry Pi is expanding its hardware and software lineup with a focus on the Pi 5, especially for low-power artificial intelligence applications. The company had already released experimental packages and lightweight AI models for the Pi 5, reinforcing its strategy of increasing the device's AI processing capacity. Raspberry Pi also began offering its operating system for PCs and Macs again, something that had not happened in four years, showing an openness to new markets. The Sixfab AI HAT+ is part of this evolution, allowing developers and researchers to explore applications such as smart cameras and robotics with greater energy efficiency. The company has positioned itself as a benchmark in innovation, even with limitations such as the 13 TOPS version only arriving in 2026.

Raspberry Pi expands the Pi 5's capacity to process AI workloads with the Sixfab AI HAT+, which offers 25 TOPS of acceleration at low power consumption. The 13 TOPS version of the HAT+ arrives in 2026, indicating continuous evolution in the capacity to process AI workloads on Raspberry Pi devices. This lets the Pi 5 run AI tasks without relying on the cloud, something crucial for applications such as smart cameras and robotics.