The OpenCV AI Kit (OAK) is an open-source platform that includes hardware, firmware, and software, all tailored to deliver embedded spatial AI and computer vision capabilities. Powered by Intel’s Myriad X Visual Processing Unit (VPU), OAK devices efficiently execute advanced neural networks for real-time tasks like image classification, object detection, segmentation, and depth perception. The platform offers multiple models, such as OAK-1, OAK-D, and OAK-D-Lite, each featuring unique functionalities like 4K RGB cameras, stereo depth sensors, and connectivity options like USB or Power-over-Ethernet (PoE). OAK’s goal is to make spatial AI accessible to everyone, empowering developers, researchers, and enthusiasts to create and deploy AI-driven solutions with ease.

Applications of the OpenCV AI Kit (OAK):

• Developers working on AI-based solutions that require real-time depth estimation and object detection.
• Researchers studying advancements in spatial AI and computer vision.
• Robotics engineers building autonomous systems that utilize spatial AI.
• Educators teaching machine learning and computer vision principles.
• Enthusiasts experimenting with AI-powered embedded projects.