The Luckfox Aura is a new Linux single-board computer built around Rockchip's RV1126B processor that targets AI vision and edge computing applications. The quad-core Arm Cortex-A53 chip runs at 1.6 GHz and includes a 3 TOPS neural processing unit capable of running models from TensorFlow, PyTorch, Caffe, and ONNX via Rockchip's RKNN-Toolkit. The board measures 85 x 56 mm (3.3 x 2.2 inches), roughly matching the Raspberry Pi form factor, and includes a 40-pin GPIO header with partial Pi HAT compatibility.
Camera capabilities stand out as a key feature, with two 4-lane MIPI CSI inputs supporting dual camera setups and an AI-enhanced ISP offering HDR, noise reduction, dehazing, and image correction at up to 12 megapixels at 30 fps. Display output comes via a 4-lane MIPI DSI interface supporting up to 1080p60. The integrated video encoder handles H.265 and H.264 at up to 4K30 for decoding and 12 Mbps at 30 fps for encoding.
Connectivity options include Gigabit Ethernet with PoE support, dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 with BLE, one USB 3.0 OTG port, and four USB 2.0 host ports. Memory configurations offer 2 GB or 4 GB of LPDDR4X RAM with optional 64 GB eMMC storage and a microSD card slot. The board also features a 3.5 mm audio jack, onboard microphone, RTC with battery backup, and runs on 5V via USB-C or PoE.
Software support remains unclear at launch, with Luckfox's wiki page currently returning a 404 error. The board should work with Rockchip's Linux SDK supporting Buildroot, Ubuntu, and Debian. Pricing starts at $52 (€48) for the 2 GB RAM model without eMMC, with higher configurations available at increased prices.