The Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ (13 TOPS) is a high-performance AI expansion board purpose-built for the Raspberry Pi 5. Featuring the integrated Hailo‑8L AI accelerator, this Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ delivers 13 TOPS of neural network inference power. It enables low-latency edge AI processing for advanced tasks like object detection and real-time computer vision. With PCIe 3.0 connectivity, the Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ provides a power-efficient Hailo‑8L solution for deploying 13 TOPS AI performance in robotics, smart security, and industrial control.
Features
- Native Raspberry Pi 5 Integration: Connects via the dedicated M.2 interface using PCIe Gen 3.0. The Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ ensures higher bandwidth and lower latency than USB AI accelerators.
- 13 TOPS Optimized Performance: Utilizing the Hailo‑8L architecture, it runs popular models like YOLOv8 at impressive frame rates, making the Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ a leader in its class.
- Thermal & Mechanical Design:
- Adheres to the HAT+ mechanical standard with optimized ventilation.
- Fully compatible with the Official Active Cooler; the Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ sits above the cooler for stable 13 TOPS performance under heavy loads.
- "Out-of-the-Box" Software Support:
- rpicam-apps Integration: The Hailo‑8L post-processing stage is built into the official camera stack for the Raspberry Pi AI HAT+.
- Pre-installed Drivers: Automatically recognized by Raspberry Pi OS, allowing immediate access to the 13 TOPS NPU.
- Power Efficiency: High-performance inference with a minimal footprint, ideal for 13 TOPS edge AI monitoring nodes.
Specifications
| Operating Temperature | 0℃ to 50℃ (ambient) |
| AI Performance | 13 TOPS (INT8) powered by Hailo‑8L |
| Interface | PCIe Gen 3.0 (via Raspberry Pi AI HAT+) |
| Compliance | For product approvals, visit Documents - Product Information Portal |
Hardware Overview
Applications
- Smart Home Security: Local human, pet, and vehicle detection using the 13 TOPS Hailo‑8L accelerator.
- Industrial Automation: Real-time Part Sorting and Defect Inspection on production lines with Raspberry Pi AI HAT+.
- Smart Traffic & Retail: People Counting and License Plate Recognition (ANPR) powered by 13 TOPS processing.
- Education & Robotics: Gesture Control and Robotic Navigation utilizing the high-speed Hailo‑8L NPU.
Certification
| HSCODE | 8473309000 |
| USHSCODE | 8473309100 |
| EUHSCODE | 8471707000 |
| COO | TW |
Part List
| Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 13 TOPS | X1 |
| 16mm GPIO Stacking Header | X1 |
| Screw set | X1 |
FAQ
What is the Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ used for?
It is used to accelerate AI workloads such as object detection and real‑time computer vision on the Raspberry Pi 5 using the 13 TOPS Hailo‑8L NPU.
Does it support the Raspberry Pi 4?
No. The Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ is designed specifically for the Raspberry Pi 5 to utilize its PCIe Gen 3 interface.
What AI accelerator does the Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ use?
It uses the Hailo‑8L NPU, providing dedicated 13 TOPS of performance for edge AI applications.