The STM32 Edge AI Development Kit from STMicroelectronics provides an all-in-one platform for evaluating the newest STM32 microcontroller with an integrated NPU. Designed for embedded vision, machine learning, and wearable applications, this kit enables real-time AI inference with power consumption below 300 mW—making it ideal for battery-powered devices.
The board includes a 5 MP camera, display, and full suite of connectivity options, and is supported by the STM32Cube development ecosystem. ST’s onboard NPU enables high-performance inference, while software tools allow developers to benchmark model performance and estimate power usage before committing to production.
Specifications
- MCU Core: STM32H-series with integrated NPU
- AI Inference Support: Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), computer vision, YOLO models
- Operating Voltage: 3.3 V typical
- Typical Power Consumption: <300 mW during AI inference
- Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +85°C
- Supported Frameworks: TensorFlow Lite, ONNX, ST-AI suite
- Software Tools:
– STM32Cube.AI
– ST Edge AI model optimiser
– Cloud-based board farm for remote model evaluation
– Power estimation toolkit
Onboard Components
- Camera: 5 MP CMOS sensor
- Display: Colour TFT (resolution and size vary by version)
- Connectivity: USB, UART, I2C, SPI, GPIO
- Memory: Internal Flash + optional external memory expansion
- Additional Features:
– Debug and programming interface via ST-LINK
– Boot mode selection
– ST’s power profiler integration
Evaluation Platform
ST provides an integrated cloud platform for early-stage design and benchmarking:
- Cloud Evaluation Farm: Upload models to test performance on real STM32 NPU silicon
- Remote Power Estimation: Profile energy consumption per model and configuration
- Zero-Hardware Startup: Engineers can test feasibility before sourcing physical kits
The development kit is fully compatible with the STM32Cube IDE, supporting rapid prototyping, firmware development, and AI model deployment.
Applications
- Embedded computer vision
- Wearable AI devices
- Low-power edge inference
- Smart glasses
- Industrial monitoring
- Medical sensing systems
Availability
The STM32 Edge AI Development Kit is available globally through authorised distributors.
Refer to STMicroelectronics’ official part number: STM32H AI-NPU-KIT