Arduino® has introduced a new platform for edge AI, robotics, and actuation with the VENTUNO™ Q. This single-board computer combines AI acceleration with deterministic control, targeting applications that process and act on data in real time.
At its core is a dual architecture. A Qualcomm Dragonwing™ IQ8 Series processor handles AI workloads and delivers up to 40 TOPS via its integrated NPU. Meanwhile, an STM32H5 microcontroller manages time-critical tasks such as motor control and actuation. This design brings together AI inference and physical control on one platform.
The board features 16 GB of RAM and 64 GB of expandable storage. The main processor runs Linux distributions such as Ubuntu or Debian, while the microcontroller operates using the Arduino Core on Zephyr OS. This combination links embedded development with Linux-based AI workflows.
From AI processing to direct action
A key objective of the VENTUNO Q is to integrate perception, decision-making and execution. Rather than using distributed systems, a single board handles all steps, thereby reducing system complexity and simplifying development.
The Arduino® App Lab environment unifies development workflows. Arduino sketches, Python scripts and AI pipelines can be combined on one platform. A variety of pre-trained models are also available, including local LLMs, VLMs, speech processing (ASR and TTS), gesture recognition and object tracking. All of these models can be executed on the device itself.
Edge Impulse Studio integration enables the development and deployment of custom models.
Extensive connectivity for robotics and edge systems
The board supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth® 5.3, as well as industrial interfaces such as CAN-FD, PWM and high-speed GPIO. Connections are also provided for multiple MIPI-CSI cameras, audio, displays and 2.5 Gb Ethernet.
It is compatible with Arduino® UNO™ shields, Modulino™ nodes, Qwiic sensors, and Raspberry Pi HATs.
Focus on local processing and autonomous systems
By combining NPU-accelerated AI with a microcontroller, the platform enables systems that process data locally and react immediately. Applications include voice interfaces without cloud dependency, visual inspection systems, and autonomous robotics with real-time feedback.
The platform also supports research and education in areas such as computer vision, edge AI, and generative models.
Arduino has announced the launch of the VENTUNO Q, a platform that brings the development and implementation of edge AI applications closer together. The launch has been announced. We will notify you via our online store and newsletter as soon as it becomes available.
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