D-Robotics RDK X5 AI Developer Kit

The D-Robotics RDK X5 AI Developer Kit is a high-performance AI development board designed for advanced robotics and ROS projects. Equipped with a 10 TOPS NPU and a 32 GFLOPS GPU, it enables complex AI models, including Transformers, to run directly on the edge for real-time intelligent processing. This board is ideal for creating autonomous robots, machine perception systems, and AI-driven robotic platforms.



Designed for seamless integration, the RDK X5 offers dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, CAN FD, and Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, providing robust connectivity for industrial or research applications. Dual MIPI camera inputs support advanced stereo vision and deep learning algorithms for precise motion estimation, keypoint matching, and reliable performance under challenging conditions such as low light or weak textures.



Development is streamlined with the “Flash Connect” system, which allows programming, data transfer, and debugging through a single Type-C cable. With Ubuntu 22.04 support, flexible memory options (up to 8GB RAM), and a wide range of I/O interfaces, the RDK X5 is a complete platform for AI and robotics experimentation.

Quick Spec

• CPU: 8x ARM Cortex-A55 @ 1.5 GHz
• RAM: 8GB LPDDR4
• AI Acceleration: 10 TOPS NPU + 32 GFLOPS GPU
• Storage: MicroSD support
• Camera Input: 2x 4-lane MIPI CSI
• Display Outputs: HDMI 1080p60 + MIPI DSI 4-lane
• USB: 4x USB 3.0 Type-A (host), 1x USB 2.0 Type-C (device)
• Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
• Wired Network: Gigabit Ethernet with PoE
• CAN: 1x CAN FD
• GPIO: 28 pins (5x UART, 8x PWM, 3x I2C, 2x SPI, 1x I2S)
• Power: 5V / 5A
• Media Processing: 4K60 H.265/H.264 encoding/decoding
• OS Support: Ubuntu 22.04

Board Layout

1. Power Supply (USB Type-C)
2. RTC Battery
3. FlashConnect (USB Type-C)
4. Debug Serial Port (Micro USB)
5. Dual MIPI Camera Connector
6. Gigabit Ethernet Port; Supports PoE
7. 4 x USB 3.0 Type-A Ports
8. CAN FD High Speed
9. 40-Pin Header
10. HDMI Display Port
11. Multi-standard Compatible Headphone Jack
12. Onboard Wi-Fi Antenna
13. TF Cord Slot (bottom side)
14. LCD Display (MIPI DSI)

Resources

• Product Page
• RDK X5 Application Examples
• DFROBOTDL GitHub Repository
• Official Website

Shipping List

• 1 x D-Robotics RDK X5 AI Developer Kit - 8GB 10 TOPS (INT8)