Banana Pi Announces RISC-V Based BPI‑SM10 Developer Kit and K3 Pico‑ITX AI SBC (forum.banana-pi.org)

Banana Pi has officially unveiled the BPI‑SM10 Developer Kit and the K3 Pico‑ITX AI SBC, both featuring the groundbreaking RVA23-standard RISC-V AI chip, the SpacemiT K3. This innovative platform delivers an impressive 60 TOPS of AI computing power, enabling the execution of 30 billion parameter models for local inference. It represents a significant advancement in edge AI technology, supporting a wide range of applications, from robotics and industrial automation to on-device large language model (LLM) terminals. With eight high-performance RISC-V general-purpose cores combined with dedicated AI compute cores, the BPI-SM10 offers robust general-purpose computing capabilities alongside specialized AI functionality. Its efficiency is evident, operating within a power range of 18W to 35W while also delivering high-quality video processing at up to 4K60fps. The versatility of this developer kit and single-board computer makes it a compelling option for developers and researchers wishing to explore the potential of RISC-V architectures in AI applications, solidifying Banana Pi’s commitment to advancing open-source hardware within the global tech community.