{"product_id":"raspberry-pi-ai-hat-26-tops","title":"Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ (26 TOPS)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n    .product-copy {\n      line-height: 1.7;\n      color: #222;\n      font-size: 16px;\n    }\n\n    .product-copy h2,\n    .product-copy h3 {\n      margin-top: 28px;\n      margin-bottom: 12px;\n      line-height: 1.3;\n    }\n\n    .product-copy p {\n      margin-bottom: 16px;\n    }\n\n    .product-copy ul {\n      margin: 12px 0 18px 22px;\n      padding: 0;\n    }\n\n    .product-copy li {\n      margin-bottom: 8px;\n    }\n\n    .product-copy table {\n      width: 100%;\n      border-collapse: collapse;\n      margin: 18px 0;\n      font-size: 15px;\n    }\n\n    .product-copy th,\n    .product-copy td {\n      border: 1px solid #ddd;\n      padding: 12px;\n      text-align: left;\n      vertical-align: top;\n    }\n\n    .product-copy th {\n      background: #f7f7f7;\n      font-weight: 700;\n      width: 35%;\n    }\n\n    .product-copy .note {\n      background: #fff8e5;\n      border-left: 4px solid #f0b429;\n      padding: 12px 14px;\n      margin: 18px 0;\n      border-radius: 6px;\n    }\n\n    .product-copy .faq-list details {\n      border: 1px solid #ddd;\n      padding: 14px 16px;\n      margin-bottom: 10px;\n      border-radius: 8px;\n      background: #fff;\n    }\n\n    .product-copy .faq-list summary {\n      cursor: pointer;\n      font-weight: 700;\n    }\n  \u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-copy\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRaspberry Pi AI HAT+ 26 TOPS for Raspberry Pi 5\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 26 TOPS is a high-performance AI accelerator for Raspberry Pi 5. It is built around the Hailo-8 neural network processor and adds dedicated AI inference power for computer vision projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis HAT is made for users who need faster AI processing for object detection, pose estimation, image segmentation, high-frame-rate camera projects, and multi-model vision workloads. Instead of relying only on the Raspberry Pi 5 CPU, supported AI tasks can be offloaded to the Hailo NPU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose the 26 TOPS AI HAT+?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDelivers 26 TOPS of AI inference performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUses the Hailo-8 neural network accelerator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Raspberry Pi 5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for advanced computer vision projects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan handle larger networks and higher throughput than the 13 TOPS model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports multi-model AI pipelines for demanding vision tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects through the Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe interface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with Raspberry Pi camera software support for AI post-processing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Can Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObject detection camera system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart security camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeople counting project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePose estimation system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImage segmentation project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAI-powered robot vision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial inspection camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraffic or vehicle detection project\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-camera or high-frame-rate vision testing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge AI projects that run locally on Raspberry Pi 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s Included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi AI HAT+ 26 TOPS - 1 pc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16mm stacking header - 1 pc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpacers and screws for mounting - 1 set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"note\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Raspberry Pi 5 is not included. Camera module, power supply, microSD card, case, and active cooler are also sold separately unless stated in the package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI accelerator HAT for Raspberry Pi 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi AI HAT+ 26 TOPS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAccelerator Chip\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHailo-8 neural network processor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAI Performance\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 TOPS inference performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHost Board\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRaspberry Pi 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInterface\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePCIe Gen 3 through Raspberry Pi 5 HAT+ connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSoftware Support\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated with Raspberry Pi OS camera software stack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHAT Standard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConforms to Raspberry Pi HAT+ specification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0°C to 50°C ambient\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComputer vision, object detection, pose estimation, image segmentation, robotics, and edge AI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSetup Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this AI HAT+ with a Raspberry Pi 5 and an updated Raspberry Pi OS image. The board is designed to work through the Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor camera-based AI projects, use a supported Raspberry Pi camera and install the required AI software, models, and dependencies. A Raspberry Pi Active Cooler is recommended for stable use during heavier workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis product is for Raspberry Pi 5.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaspberry Pi 5 is not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis version is best for vision AI, not local LLM or chatbot workloads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse the proper Raspberry Pi 5 power supply for stable performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMake sure your software and models support Hailo acceleration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Add-ons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/raspberry-pi-boards\"\u003eRaspberry Pi boards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/raspberry-pi-accessories\"\u003eRaspberry Pi accessories\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/raspberry-pi-power-supply\"\u003eRaspberry Pi power supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/raspberry-pi-camera\"\u003eRaspberry Pi camera modules\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-list\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the Raspberry Pi AI HAT+ 26 TOPS used for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is used to add AI acceleration to Raspberry Pi 5, mainly for computer vision tasks like object detection, image segmentation, and pose estimation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes this include a Raspberry Pi 5?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This product includes the AI HAT+, stacking header, spacers, and screws. Raspberry Pi 5 is sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat AI chip does it use?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 26 TOPS version uses the Hailo-8 neural network accelerator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eIs this better than the 13 TOPS version?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, for heavier vision workloads. The 26 TOPS version can handle larger networks, faster inference, and multiple models at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan this run local LLMs?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis AI HAT+ is mainly for vision AI workloads. For local LLM and generative AI projects, use a board made for those tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"circuitrocks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52802399863073,"sku":"DEV-27249","price":13860.0,"currency_code":"PHP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/1491\/5617\/files\/raspberry-pi-ai-hat-plus-26tops__44713.jpg?v=1780642423","url":"https:\/\/circuit.rocks\/products\/raspberry-pi-ai-hat-26-tops","provider":"circuitrocks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}