Exploring AI
29 August 2025
AI & ML
The UNIHIKER K10 is an all-in-one AI education device. Powered by an ESP32-S3 MCU with 512 kB SRAM and 16 MB Flash, it features a vibrant 2,8-inch colour screen, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.0, a 2 megapixel camera, dual microphones, speaker, and RGB lights. Furthermore, the board integrates a temperature and humidity sensor, a light sensor, and accelerometer for motion detection.
Designed as a turnkey TinyML platform, the K10 ships preloaded with four vision-AI models – face, cat/dog, QR code, and motion detection. The module also features offline speech recognition and customisable voice command capabilities. Its onboard camera and sensors connect seamlessly to user-trained AI via TinyML, empowering technicians to build their own models directly on the device .
With extensive I/O expandability including USB-C, microSD, Gravity ports, an edge connector, and battery input, the K10 supports both graphical (Mind+) and MicroPython programming, making it ideal for hands-on projects in AI, IoT, and sensor-based data collection.
The vivid display allows real-time visualisation of sensor data and AI outputs, while its wireless capabilities enable long-term remote monitoring.
For more information visit www.unihiker.com
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