D-Robotics RDK X3 dev board features Sunrise X3 quad-core SoC and 5TOPS NPU

21 October, 2024

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The D-Robotics RDK X3 dev board is specifically designed for edge AI applications, particularly in robotics. It utilizes the Sunrise X3 processor with a quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 CPU and a dual-core BPU (Brain Processing Unit) that features a 5 TOPS NPU for AI tasks. This makes it suitable for computer vision applications like object detection and image segmentation. Key features include 2GB or 4GB of RAM, a 40-pin GPIO for compatibility with Raspberry Pi accessories, and various connectivity options like Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth. The board supports Ubuntu and ROS, providing a robust platform for developers to create and deploy AI-powered robotics solutions.

previously we have written about various development boards including the MYD-LD25X, the Sparkfun Pro Micro-RP2350, the Boardcom RK3576 and many more feel free to check those out if you are interested in the topic.

RDK X3 dev board Specification

SoC: Horizon Robotics Sunrise X3
CPU: Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.5 GHz
BPU: Dual-core Bernoulli architecture with 5 TOPS for AI inference
Memory: 2GB/4GB LPDDR4 RAM
Storage: MicroSD card slot
Display:
- 1x HDMI 1.4 up to 1080p60
- 1x MIPI-DSI up to 1080p60
Camera: 2x 2-lane MIPI CSI for camera sensors
Networking:
- Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port
- Wi-Fi 2.4/5GHz and Bluetooth 4.2 module
- 1x U.FL connector for external antenna
USB:
- 1x USB Type-A 3.0
- 2x USB Type-A 2.0
- 1x Micro USB 2.0
- USB Type-C for power input
Expansion: Dual line 40-pin header compatible with Raspberry Pi 4B accessories (GPIO, I2C, UART, SPI, I2S and PWM)
Misc: 1x UART for debug serial port, 1x power LED indicator, 1x Green LED connected to GPIO26
Power: 5V/3A DC-in via Type-C port
Dimension: 85 × 56 × 20 mm
OperatingTemperature: -25°C ~ 95°C

In terms of software, the company mentions that it supports Ubuntu 20.04/22.04 other than that it supports ROS1/ROS2 and open-source AI reference algorithms. Other features include the implication of NodeHub which is a Robot Application Center with open-source algorithms and applications. other than that the company also mentions that there are 100+ Robot development kits available to accelerate product assembly. The company’s wiki page provides technical details on remote login, system configuration, USB usage, GPIO interfaces, and Python code.

The D-Robotics RDK X3 development board is available in two variants: 2GB RAM for $62.09 and 4GB RAM for $71.99 on AliExpress. On Amazon, the board is priced at $65 for the 2GB model and $75 for the 4GB version. It’s also available at similar prices on Waveshare and DFRobot online stores.

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