Ricoh Joint : Development

Developing intelligent vision systems for industrial automation, robotics, and smart city applications often means wrestling with fragmented hardware, complex camera integration, and limited AI acceleration. The Ricoh AB033000 Embedded Vision Development Kit eliminates that friction by pairing a high-performance quad-core ARM Cortex-A processor with Ricoh's proven RCM-series camera modules, giving you a ready-to-run platform for prototyping and deploying computer vision solutions.

Who is it for

This kit is built for embedded engineers, robotics developers, and system integrators who need to bring AI-powered vision products to market quickly. Whether you're building an automated inspection system, a mobile robot with real-time object detection, or a smart city sensor node, the AB033000 provides the processing power, connectivity, and camera interfaces to get you from concept to field deployment without hardware guesswork.

Main features

• Quad-core ARM Cortex-A processor with 4GB DDR4 RAM for smooth multitasking and AI inference
• Dual MIPI CSI-2 camera inputs support up to two Ricoh RCM-series modules simultaneously
• Onboard 16GB eMMC flash plus microSD slot for flexible storage expansion
• Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, and Bluetooth 5.0 for wired and wireless connectivity
• 40-pin Raspberry Pi HAT-compatible GPIO header for easy sensor and actuator integration
• Rich peripheral set including USB 3.0, I2C, SPI, UART, and CAN interfaces
• Comprehensive SDK with APIs for camera control, image processing, and AI inference
• Industrial operating temperature range from 0°C to 60°C for reliable field operation

Specifications

• Processor: Quad-core ARM Cortex-A series
• Memory: 4GB DDR4 RAM
• Storage: 16GB eMMC flash, microSD card slot
• Camera Interface: 2x MIPI CSI-2 (4-lane)
• Video Output: HDMI 1.4b
• Network: Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0
• USB Ports: 2x USB 3.0 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Micro-B (OTG/Debug)
• GPIO: 40-pin header (Raspberry Pi HAT compatible)
• Other Interfaces: I2C, SPI, UART, CAN
• Operating System: Linux (Yocto Project, Ubuntu Core)
• Power Input: 12V DC
• Form Factor: Single Board Computer (SBC)
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
• Included Accessories: Power adapter, USB cable, Quick Start Guide

Tips

Pair this kit with Ricoh RCM-2MP or RCM-5MP camera modules for optimal compatibility. The included SDK accelerates development of AI vision applications, and the Raspberry Pi HAT compatibility allows you to leverage a vast ecosystem of add-on boards for rapid prototyping.