The Raspberry Pi AI Camera is a compact camera module from Raspberry Pi, based on the IMX500 Intelligent Vision Sensor. IMX500 combines a 12.3MP CMOS image sensor with onboard inferencing accelerator for a variety of common neural network models, enabling users to develop sophisticated vision-based AI applications without the need for a separate accelerator

The AI Camera transparently augments captured still image or video with tensor metadata, leaving the processor in the host Raspberry Pi free to perform other operations. Support for tensor metadata in the libcamera and Picamera2 libraries, and in the rpicam-apps application suite, make it easy for beginners to use, while offering advanced users unparalleled power and flexibility.

The Raspberry Pi AI Camera is compatible with all Raspberry Pi computers. The PCB outline and mounting hole locations are identical to those of Raspberry Pi Camera Module 3, while the overall depth is greater to accommodate the larger IMX500 sensor and optical subassembly.

Key features include:

12.3MP IMX500 Intelligent Vision Sensor with a powerful neural network accelerator
Framerates:
2×2 binned: 2028×1520 10-bit 30fps
Full resolution: 4056×3040 10-bit 10fps
Sensor size: 7.857 mm
Pixel size: 1.55 μm × 1.55 μm
FoV: 78.3°±3°, with manual/mechanical adjustable focus
Focal ratio: F1.79
Module dimensions: 25 × 24 × 11.9 mm
Integrated RP2040 for neural network firmware management
Works with all Raspberry Pi models, using Raspberry Pi standard camera connector cable