D-Robotics RDK S100, intelligent computing hardware, robotics development kit, high-performance BPU, 80TOPS computing power

Overview

For autonomous mobile robots, automated guided vehicles, and industrial edge computing systems requiring simultaneous visual perception and hard real-time motor control, the D-Robotics RDK S100 delivers workstation-grade processing in a compact 120 x 121 x 51 mm enclosure. Powered by the S100 intelligent computing SoC, the platform integrates an 80 TOPS Brain Processing Unit (BPU) with a heterogeneous compute architecture: a 6-core Arm Cortex-A78AE application CPU at 1.5GHz, an Arm Mali-G78AE GPU delivering 100 Gflops, and a dedicated 4-core Arm Cortex-R52+ MCU at 1.2GHz. Supported by 12GB of 96-bit LPDDR5 memory, the RDK S100 consolidates deep neural network inference, sensor fusion, and deterministic actuation onto a single developer board.

Key Features

• 80 TOPS Edge AI Computing — Harnesses the dedicated S100 BPU to process complex deep learning vision models at up to 80 TOPS.
• Heterogeneous Processing Architecture — Combines a 6-core Arm Cortex-A78AE CPU @ 1.5GHz with a 4-core Arm Cortex-R52+ MCU @ 1.2GHz for concurrent host applications and microsecond-level motion execution.
• High-Speed LPDDR5 Memory — Incorporates 12GB of 96-bit LPDDR5 system memory to ensure uninterrupted memory bandwidth during heavy multi-stream video pipelines.
• Flexible High-Capacity Storage — Comes with 64GB onboard eMMC storage alongside an M.2 Key M PCIe 3.0 x1 slot for NVMe solid-state drives.
• Dual Hardware Boot Options — Features an onboard DIP switch for selecting instant boot between internal eMMC and high-speed M.2 NVMe storage.
• Multi-Channel Camera Ingestion — Provides 3x 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 expansion connectors for multi-camera surround vision and spatial computing.
• Broad Industrial Connectivity — Delivers 2 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports, 4 USB 3.0 Type-A ports, 1 USB 2.0 Type-C flashing port, a 40-pin main GPIO header, and a 16-pin MCU header.
• Wide-Range DC Power Supply — Accommodates 12V to 20V DC wide-voltage input supporting peak power demands up to 150W.

Applications

• Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
• Industrial automated optical inspection (AOI) and quality verification
• Spatial AI, multi-camera 3D reconstruction, and visual SLAM
• Intelligent robotic arms and collaborative manipulators
• Edge AI video analytics gateways and intelligent traffic monitoring

What's in the Box

• 1x D-Robotics RDK S100 development board with aluminum enclosure
• Accessory pack and specific cable contents: TBD

Compatibility & Support

The D-Robotics RDK S100 supports standard embedded Linux distributions and integrates natively with the TogetheROS.Bot robotics development framework for rapid algorithm deployment. Flashing tools, BSP images, driver packages, and expansion header pinout diagrams are maintained through the official developer wiki documentation. youyeetoo provides comprehensive technical support via customer forums and direct email, backed by a standard 12-month hardware warranty against manufacturing defects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the power supply requirements for the D-Robotics RDK S100?

The board requires a 12V to 20V DC power source capable of handling peak power consumption up to 150W depending on peripheral loads and BPU utilization.

Can the RDK S100 boot directly from an NVMe SSD?

Yes, the board includes an onboard DIP switch that allows developers to toggle the primary boot mode between the internal 64GB eMMC and an M.2 Key M NVMe solid-state drive.

How many camera inputs does the RDK S100 support?

The platform features 3x 4-lane MIPI CSI-2 expansion interfaces, allowing high-resolution multi-camera feeds for surround sensing and stereoscopic depth capture.

Does the kit include built-in wireless connectivity?

The mainboard includes an M.2 Key E slot supporting PCIe 3.0 x1 and UART interfaces for adding optional Wi-Fi and Bluetooth communication modules.

How does the MCU cluster interact with the main processor?

The 4-core Arm Cortex-R52+ real-time MCU functions as a dedicated subsystem with its own 16-pin GPIO header, executing time-critical motor loops while the Cortex-A78AE handles high-level ROS and perception tasks.

What display outputs are available on the board?

The RDK S100 features an HDMI 1.4 output capable of driving displays up to 2560x1440 resolution at 60Hz.

Specification

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