SMRTR TechOct 5, 2025NotebookCheck

LLM-8850: Expansion card turns Raspberry Pi 5 into a local AI platform

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M5Stack's new LLM-8850 expansion card transforms the Raspberry Pi 5 into a local AI powerhouse, featuring an Axera AX8550 processor with 24 TOPs of AI performance and 8GB RAM for $99. This M.2 card enables makers to run large language models and AI video analysis locally without cloud dependency, supporting up to 16 simultaneous Full HD video streams.

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