Revolutionizing Accessible Computing
Over the past 15 years, Raspberry Pi has grown from a small education-focused initiative to a major player in the industrial and embedded electronics market. The inspiring journey of Raspberry Pi is one rooted in the Arm ecosystem from the beginning as a project that started with a vision to democratize access to computing for young people.
“Arm’s technology allows us to offer cutting-edge AI capabilities in a way that’s accessible to everyone.”
Eben Upton, CEO, Raspberry Pi
Computing for All
Raspberry Pi’s journey began with a clear purpose: to give young people everywhere the chance to explore and create with computers. Founded in 2008, the Raspberry Pi Foundation was inspired by the belief that access to technology is a powerful equalizer. From classrooms to bedrooms, Raspberry Pi aimed to put affordable, programmable computers into the hands of students worldwide, just as the BBC Micro had done for a generation of engineers before.
In recent years, it has evolved into a go-to platform for industrial and embedded applications. Manufacturers around the world rely on Raspberry Pi to integrate advanced computing into their products and operations, unlocking new efficiencies and capabilities.
Whether in the factory or embedded in other technologies, Raspberry Pi is paving the way for smarter, more connected products, cementing its position as an essential tool for industries looking to modernize and innovate.
A Future of Silicon and AI
As Raspberry Pi continues to push boundaries, Arm technology remains a crucial part of its evolution. Raspberry Pi’s ongoing commitment to making computing accessible, flexible, and cost-effective remains unchanged, and Arm is a trusted partner in making this vision a reality.
One of the key areas of growth for Raspberry Pi continues to be in AI.
“There’s a disconnect today between the theoretical capabilities of AI and the actual practical impact,” Eben Upton – CEO of Raspberry Pi recently spoke about the current state of AI and where it is headed.
“With Arm powered Raspberry Pi devices, we’re starting to see the first whispers of AI’s potential to revolutionize productivity.”
The next decade will see a surge in the impact of AI technologies, and Raspberry Pi, with Arm technology at its core, is poised to play a significant role in this transformation.
Raspberry Pi is going to continue its mission of providing powerful, flexible, and cost-effective computing platforms and inspiring AI innovation.
Every Raspberry Pi computer and chip shipped over the past 12 years has incorporated Arm technology. The journey began with the Arm11 core in the original Raspberry Pi, and since then, the relationship with Arm has only deepened. Today, the Arm Cortex-A76 cores power the latest Raspberry Pi 5, while the Arm Cortex-M series processors are integral to the microcontroller platforms, such as the RP2040. This partnership with Arm ensures that Raspberry Pi remains at the forefront of innovation, continuously improving in power, efficiency, and flexibility.
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