The Luckfox Pico is a compact and powerful AI development board built on the Rockchip RV1103 SoC. It combines a high-efficiency Cortex-A7 CPU, an integrated RISC-V microcontroller, and a 0.5 TOPS NPU, making it ideal for AI vision, intelligent automation, and edge computing applications. With Linux support, a built-in 4MP image signal processor (ISP), and 64MB of high-bandwidth DDR2 RAM, this board is perfectly suited for projects involving machine learning, smart cameras, embedded control systems, and real-time video analytics.
Key Features:
- Dual-core architecture:
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ARM Cortex-A7 processor (32-bit, 1.2GHz) 
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RISC-V low-power controller for fast boot and control logic 
 
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Integrated NPU: - 
Rockchip 4th-gen AI engine 
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Supports int4, int8, and int16 quantization 
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Delivers up to 0.5 TOPS (int8) or 1.0 TOPS (int4) 
 
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Image Signal Processor (ISP): - 
Up to 4MP input at 30fps 
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HDR, WDR, and advanced noise reduction supported 
 
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Video Encoding Efficiency: - 
Smart bitrate control for 50%+ data savings 
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Maintains high visual quality with lower bandwidth 
 
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Compact yet versatile: - 
Built-in power-on-reset (POR), audio codec, and Ethernet PHY 
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Optimized for embedded Linux + AI projects 
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Blue LED indicator, flexible GPIO pin access 
 
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Technical Specifications:
| Category | Details | 
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| Main CPU | ARM Cortex-A7, 32-bit, 1.2GHz | 
| Co-Processor | Built-in RISC-V MCU | 
| NPU | 0.5 TOPS (int8), 1.0 TOPS (int4) | 
| Image Support | 4MP input @ 30fps, ISP 3.2 | 
| Memory | 64MB DDR2 | 
| Video Processing | Adaptive bitrate encoding, H.264/H.265 | 
| USB Interface | USB 2.0 Host/Device | 
| Camera Interface | MIPI CSI, 2-lane | 
| Networking | 10/100M Ethernet MAC + embedded PHY | 
| GPIO Pins | 24x GPIOs | 
| Audio | Integrated audio codec | 
| Storage | TF card slot (MicroSD, not included) | 
| Operating System | Linux | 
| Size | Ultra-compact | 
Applications:
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Smart Home Devices 
 → Facial recognition doorbells, smart lighting hubs, voice-enabled controls
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AI Vision Systems 
 → Object detection, surveillance cameras, license plate recognition
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Robotics & Drones 
 → On-device inference for navigation, gesture detection, and environment analysis
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Industrial Automation 
 → Machine monitoring, smart sensors, factory condition monitoring
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Smart Monitoring Solutions 
 → Real-time analytics in retail, agriculture, logistics, or security
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Edge AI Development 
 → Offline, ultra-fast inference models running directly on-device
Why Choose Luckfox Pico?
The Luckfox Pico offers a unique combination of compact size, edge AI processing, and Linux programmability, all at a competitive price. It is perfect for developers needing a low-power, fast-booting platform with robust AI inference capability and camera input support for next-generation smart devices.