Overview
Description
The AIK-RA8D1 provides developers with multiple and reconfigurable connectivity functions to expedite AI/ML system development. This easy-to-use hardware platform for multimodal AI/ML solutions is based on the RA8D1 MCU from the RA family of 32-bit MCUs.
The hardware platform is intended for use in a variety of AI/ML single or multimodal use cases supporting vision, real-time analytics, and audio. It enables multiple combinations of different plug-in sensors with the available onboard analog microphones and camera.
The kit is supported by Reality AI Software for real-time analytics, and by the Renesas Ready Partner Network for specific vision and audio-based use cases.
The AIK-RA8D1 will enable you to evaluate and test available application examples, as well as develop your own solutions using the available ecosystem and AI/ML software.
Features
- Hardware Features:
- Renesas RA8D1 480MHz Arm-Cortex-M85 based microcontroller with Helium and TrustZone
- Up to six Digilent Pmod™ ports (SPI/UART/I2C) for sensors and peripherals connectivity allowing rapid prototyping
- Camera and analog microphones interface
- Ethernet and CAN interfaces
- External SDRAM (128Mbit)
- Micro USB Full Speed device support
- SEGGER J-Link® on board debugger with Virtual COM port functionality
- Add-on AI Features:
- Out of the box application example – Asset Movement Detection created by Reality AI Tools
- Various AI/ML solutions from the Renesas Ready Partner Network
Applications
Design & Development
Software
Supporting content such as a Board Support Package (BSP) and Quick Setup Guide (QSG) are available from the Renesas Ready Solutions Repository on GitHub.
Support
Support Communities
Renesas Academy
Videos & Training
Renesas and Aizip have partnered to develop a compact face authentication solution using Renesas RA Family microcontrollers. The Aizip Face Identification technology supports up to 100 users with high accuracy and operates entirely on-device, ensuring secure, private, and reliable access control. This video introduces the solution and highlights its integration with RA8D1 MCUs and standard cameras.
Related Resources
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