Rubik Pi 3 + ToF i200 Visionary Dev Kit – Edge AI with Robust 3D Perception

The Rubik Pi 3 + ToF i200 Visionary Dev Kit combines the edge-AI computing power of the Rubik Pi 3 from Thundercomm with the industrial-grade i200 Time-of-Flight camera from Meerecompany.

This integrated platform delivers 12.5 TOPS of AI performance alongside sunlight-robust 3D spatial awareness, enabling reliable perception in lighting conditions where conventional sensors typically fail.

Built for Real-World Deployment

By combining high-performance edge computing with precise depth sensing, the Visionary Dev Kit enables accurate navigation, obstacle detection and scene understanding in both indoor and outdoor environments.

Typical Applications

Autonomous mobile robots (AMR)
Industrial 3D inspection and perception
Smart factory and Industry 4.0 systems
Outdoor-ready vision solutions
AI-driven product prototyping

Hardware Overview

Feature	Rubik Pi 3 (Thundercomm)	ToF i200DK (Meerecompany)
Core	Qualcomm® QCS6490 platform	Time-of-Flight depth sensing
Performance	12.5 TOPS AI compute	Up to 7 m detection range
Resolution	4K@60 via DP/HDMI	VGA depth map
OS / Robustness	Android, Linux, Ubuntu	Sunlight-robust, outdoor ready
I/O	40-pin header, M.2 M-key, USB 3.1	USB-C high-speed interface

Rubik Pi 3 Specifications

	RUBIK Pi 3
Platform	Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QCS6490
Memory	RAM: 8 GB LPDDR4x ROM: 128 GB UFS 2.2
Video	1 × HDMI 1.4 output (up to 4K @ 30 Hz) 1 × DisplayPort over USB Type‑C (up to 4K @ 60 Hz) 2 × Camera connector (4‑lane MIPI CSI D‑PHY)
Audio	1 × 3.5 mm headphone jack
Connectivity	1 × USB Type‑C (USB 3.1 Gen 1) 2 × USB Type‑A (USB 3.0) 1 × USB Type‑A (USB 2.0) 1 × Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45) 1 × UART for debug (via Micro USB) 1 × M.2 Key M connector (PCIe 3.0, 2‑lane) 40‑pin LS connector with support for: Up to 28 × GPIO Up to 2 × I²C Up to 3 × UART Up to 3 × SPI 1 × I²S (PCM) 1 × PWM channel
Others	1 × Power on button 1 × EDL button 1 × RGB LED 2‑pin RTC battery connector 4‑pin PWM fan connector
Wireless Connection	Wi‑Fi: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth: 5.2 On‑board PCB antenna
Power Supply	Power Delivery over USB Type‑C, 12 V / 3 A
Operating Environment	Operating temperature: 0 – 50 °C
Dimensions	100 mm × 75 mm × 25 mm
OS Support	Canonical Ubuntu for Qualcomm platforms Android 13 Qualcomm® Linux® Debian 13

i200 Camera Specifications

Specifications	I200 3D Depth Camera
Operating Range	0.25 – 7.0 m
Illuminator	VCSEL 940 nm, 4 W × 1 ea
Depth Pixel Count	VGA (640 × 480)
Field of View (H × V)	90° (H) × 68° (V)
Output Data	Depth / Amplitude / Point Cloud
Accuracy	< ±1% by distance
Data Interface	MIPI CSI‑2, USB
Frame Rate	15 fps
USB Drivers	Windows (x64), Linux (x64)
API	C++, Python
Operating System Support	Linux, Windows, Android, ROS1, ROS2
Dimensions (USB)	52 mm × 25.3 mm × 35.5 mm
Weight	MIPI: 35.2 g / USB: 41.5 g
Power Consumption	2.5 W (Average) / 15 W (Peak)
Input Power Voltage	5 V DC
Operating Temperature	‑5 °C – 55 °C
Ambient Lighting Conditions	Indoor and Outdoor
Eye Safety Certification	IEC 60825‑1:2014 (3rd Edition), Class 1

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

What is this bundle optimized for?

Robotics, autonomous systems and industrial vision applications requiring reliable 3D perception.

Is the ToF camera suitable for outdoor use?

Yes, the i200 is designed for robust depth sensing in sunlight.

Can this kit be used for production planning?

Yes, it is ideal for validation and as a foundation for production hardware.

Which operating systems are supported?

Android, Linux and Ubuntu on the Rubik Pi 3 platform.

GPSR

Information on product safety:

Only suitable for technically experienced users who are familiar with the product.
Only suitable for the intended use.
Improper use can lead to damage and injury.
Observe the manufacturer's further safety instructions.

Manufacturer
Thundercomm Technology Co.,Ltd.
Thundersoft Building, Building 3
No.9 Qinghua Dong Road
100083 Beijing
China
https://www.thundercomm.com/

Responsible Person for the EU
Thundersoft Europe GmbH
Magirus-Deutz-Straße 13,
89077 Ulm
Germany
service@thundercomm.com