D-Robotics RDK X5 Dev Board – Sunrise 5, Octa-Core A55, 10 TOPS, 8GB RAM basic kit

D-Robotics RDK X5 Development Board – 8GB RAM

Take your AI and robotics projects to the next level with the RDK X5, a powerful and compact development board powered by the Sunrise 5 AI processor. Featuring an octa-core Cortex-A55 CPU and delivering up to 10 TOPS of AI computing power, the RDK X5 is designed for demanding edge applications such as computer vision, autonomous systems, and intelligent robotics.

🔧 Specifications:

• Processor: Sunrise 5 AI Chip, Octa-core Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz

• AI Performance: Up to 10 TOPS (Tera Operations Per Second)

• RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X

• Storage: 1Gbit NAND Flash + TF card slot (MicroSD)

• Interfaces:

  • 2 × USB 3.0, 2 × USB 2.0

  • 1 × HDMI Output

  • 1 × Gigabit Ethernet (PoE support via accessory)

  • 1 × CAN Bus, UART, SPI, I2C

  • GPIO ports for sensors and expansion

• Power Supply: 5V/3A via USB-C or optional PoE

🤖 AI & Model Support:

Supports advanced neural network models such as:

• Transformer

• RWKV

• Stereo Perception

• Occupancy Detection

Ideal for robotics control, visual detection, edge inference, and industrial IoT applications.

✅ Why Choose RDK X5?

• High-performance AI acceleration with low power consumption

• Industrial-grade interfaces and excellent connectivity

• Compact design with a ready-to-use Linux SDK

📦 Package Includes:

• RDK X5 Board (8GB RAM)

• Heatsink and accessories (depending on configuration)

💡 Ideal For:

• Education and research
• Robotics development
• Edge AI applications
• Smart system prototyping

🧠 Processor & AI Capabilities

• D-Robotics RDK X5: Equipped with the Sunrise 5 AI chip, featuring an octa-core Cortex-A55 processor and delivering up to 10 TOPS of AI computing power. This makes it particularly suitable for AI applications like robotics, computer vision, and edge inference tasks. waveshare.net+9youyeetoo.com+9Waveshare+9

• Raspberry Pi 5: Powered by the Broadcom BCM2712 SoC, which includes a quad-core Cortex-A76 processor running at 2.4GHz. While it offers significant general-purpose computing performance, it lacks dedicated AI acceleration hardware. Elektor+5The Pi Hut+5Raspberry Pi+5

Verdict: For AI-intensive tasks, the RDK X5's dedicated AI capabilities provide a significant advantage.

💾 Memory & Storage

• Both Devices: Offer 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and the ability to handle memory-intensive applications.richardelectronics.com

• D-Robotics RDK X5: Includes 1G-bit NAND flash and supports external storage via a TF card slot. youyeetoo.com

• Raspberry Pi 5: Utilizes a microSD card slot for storage, supporting high-speed SDR104 mode for improved performance. pishop.us

Verdict: Both devices offer similar RAM capacities, but the RDK X5 provides built-in NAND flash, which can be beneficial for certain applications.

🔌 Connectivity & Expansion

• D-Robotics RDK X5:

  • USB Ports: 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0

  • Networking: Gigabit Ethernet, optional PoE support

  • Other Interfaces: CAN bus, UART, SPI, I2C, GPIO

  • Display: HDMI output

• Raspberry Pi 5:

  • USB Ports: 2x USB 3.0, 2x USB 2.0

  • Networking: Gigabit Ethernet with PoE+ support, dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0

  • Other Interfaces: PCIe 2.0 x1, 40-pin GPIO header

  • Display: 2x micro-HDMI ports supporting 4Kp60 outputCanaKit+3Raspberry Pi+3Amazon+3Amazon+5Elektor+5CanaKit+5

Verdict: The Raspberry Pi 5 offers more comprehensive wireless connectivity and dual-display support, while the RDK X5 provides specialized interfaces like CAN bus, catering to industrial applications.

🧰 Software & Ecosystem

• D-Robotics RDK X5: Runs on Linux-based systems and is tailored for AI and robotics development, with support for models like Transformer and Stereo Perception. spotpear.com+1Waveshare+1

• Raspberry Pi 5: Benefits from a vast community and extensive software support, running the Raspberry Pi OS and compatible with a wide range of Linux distributions.

Verdict: For general-purpose computing and community support, the Raspberry Pi 5 stands out. However, for specialized AI applications, the RDK X5 is more suitable.

✅ Summary

• Choose the D-Robotics RDK X5 if you require:

  • Dedicated AI acceleration for applications like robotics and computer vision.

  • Industrial interfaces such as CAN bus and optional PoE support.

  • A development platform tailored for AI model deployment.Waveshare

• Choose the Raspberry Pi 5 if you need:

  • A versatile, general-purpose computing platform with extensive community support.

  • Comprehensive connectivity options, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

  • Dual-display support and a wide range of compatible accessories.

Both boards offer robust performance, but your choice should align with your specific project requirements.

Kit Selection

RDK X5 4GB/8GB Basic Kit
This kit includes RDK X5 development board (options for 4GB/8GB RAM), with accessories pack including TF card (64GB), heatsink, card reader, Type-A to Type-C cable, and 27W Type-C power supply (with adapters), to help users get started quickly.

RDK X5 4GB/8GB Developer Kit
This kit includes RDK X5 development board (options for 4GB/8GB RAM) and RDK stereo camera module (with FPC cables), with accessories pack including TF card (64GB), heatsink, card reader, Type-A to Type-C cable, and 27W Type-C power supply (with adapters), suitable for applications that require image capture and visual development..

RDK X5 8GB Roarm-M3 Kit
This kit includes RDK X5 development board (options for 4GB/8GB RAM), and RoArm-M3-S kit which is a 5 + 1 DOF smart robotic arm designed for innovative applications, with accessories pack including TF card (64GB), heatsink, card reader, and 27W Type-C power supply (with adapters). The RoArm-M3-S kit adopts lightweight structure design with an effective payload of [email protected], it can be flexibly mounted on various mobile platforms, supports flexible expansion and secondary development.

Specifications

Rich interfaces, convenient and easy to use

Powerful AI Computing Power And Algorithms

High cost-effective intelligent computing platform

• Supports deployment of large models such as Transformer, RWKV, and CLIP on the edge to empower robots with advanced intelligence
• Natively supports the Volcano Engine’s LLM Gateway with free traffic included, exploring the deep intelligence of robots through the end-cloud integration models
• Provides dedicated and efficient algorithms such as Occupancy, Stereo, Perception, YOLO, World, etc, open-source, one-click deployment ready
• From CPU to BPU, a comprehensive performance leap significantly enhances the execution speed of intelligent algorithms, providing exceptional computational support for robots

Advantageous Algorithm Matrix

Providing Innovative Solutions for the Robot Era

From intelligent perception to autonomous decision-making, cutting-edge algorithms inject core power into the robotics industry, helping achieve precise and efficient technological breakthroughs.

A Minimalist Robotics Development Experience

One Type-C cable can handle hundreds of applications

• A single Type-C cable covers the entire development process including system programming, demo execution, application development, desktop display, and hardware monitoring, without the need for complex peripherals and wiring
• RDK is not only a development board, but also a full-stack robotics development platform featuring RDK OS, RDK Nodehub, RDK Studio, and RDK Cloud, making robotics development easier
• Onboard rich robotics development interfaces such as mono/stereo MIPI, USB3.0 × 4, CAN, audio/video, and PWM, etc, eliminating the need for external conversion modules

A new way to upgrade boards

Automatically update the latest RDK OS; a single data cable is all you need for a quick board upgrade

Find the card slot on the back of the board and insert the TF card.

Use a Type-C cable to connect the board to the computer.

First, press and hold the switch of the board, and then connect to the computer at the same time.

Use another Type-C cable to connect the board to the power supply; release after powering on for 3-5 seconds.

Quick Application Startup

One-click startup of built-in applications on the board, allowing you to focus on development work

Unified management of your development boards

After adding the board to the software, you can quickly retrieve the status of each board

Comprehensive Community Ecosystem Support

Empowering your robotics journey every step of the way

• With hundreds of accessories and robotics kits, we’re building a rich and diverse ecosystem
• Join a community of over 100,000 developers — where experts gather, questions get answered, and support is always within reach
• With rich content and diverse competitions, from theory to hands-on practice, helping you stay ahead of industry trends and enhancing your technical skills

NodeHub

Intelligent Robot Application Center

An intelligent robotics application center tailored for robotics enthusiasts, aiming to empower them to develop their own intelligent robots in a simpler, more efficient, and open manner

Outline dimensions

Wiki: www.waveshare.com/wiki/RDK-X5

Shipping list

RDK X5 8GB Basic Kit

1. RDK X5 8GB × 1
2. 64GB TF card × 1
3. Heatsink × 1
4. Card reader × 1
5. Type-A to Type-C cable × 1
6. 27W PD power supply (with EU plug adapters) × 1