Seeed Studio has introduced the reComputer RK3576/RK3588 Edge AI computers aimed at developers, embedded AI innovators, robotics, industrial AI, vision AI, local LLMs, and real-world edge deployment.
Rockchip RK3576 and RK3588 computers are relatively common today, with Seeed Studio models providing triple video output, dual Ethernet (GbE or 2.5GbE), multiple USB ports, and M.2 expansion. A standout feature is the software, featuring an Armbian-based Linux OS and support for the reComputer AI Lab platform for one-click deployment of AI-enhanced computer vision, audio, and LLM/LVM demos.
reComputer RK3576/RK3588 specifications:
SoC (one or the other)
Rockchip RK3576
– Octa-core CPU – 4x Cortex-A72 cores at 2.2GHz, 4x Cortex-A53 cores at 1.8GHz
– GPU – ARM Mali-G52 MC3 GPU
– NPU – 6 TOPS (INT8) AI accelerator with mixed operation support.
– VPU
– Video Decoder: Supports formats like H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1, AVS2 up to 8K at 30fps.
– Video Encoder: H.264, H.265 up to 4K at 60fps.
Rockchip RK3588
– Octa-core CPU – 4x Cortex-A76 cores @ up to 2.4GHz, 4x Cortex-A55 cores @ 1.8GHz
– GPU – Arm Mali-G610 MP4 GPU
– NPU – Same as RK3576
– VPU
– Video decoder – Supports up to 8Kp60 for various formats.
– Video encoder – Up to 8Kp30 for H.265/H.264 formats.
System Memory
– RK3576 – 4GB, 8GB, or 16GB LPDDR5
– RK3588 – 8GB, 16GB, or 32GB LPDDR5
Storage
– MicroSD card slot
– SPI flash for bootloader
– Optional NVMe SSD via M.2 socket
Video Output
– HDMI 2.1 ports: 1x (RK3576) or 2x (RK3588)
– DisplayPort 1.4 via USB-C port
– 4-lane 22-pin MIPI DSI connector
Video Input (RK3588 only) – HDMI 2.0 port
Camera – 2x 22-pin 4-lane MIPI CSI connectors
Audio – 3.5mm audio jack
Networking
– RK3576 – 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports
– RK3588 – 2x 2.5GbE ports
– On-board WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.4, optional 4G LTE, LoRaWAN, or WiFi Halow
USB
– RK3576 – USB 3.0 Type-A, 3x USB 2.0 Type-A, USB Type-C OTG port with DisplayPort Alt mode
– RK3588 – 4x USB 3.0 Type-A, USB Type-C OTG port
Expansion
– M.2 Key-M socket (PCIe 2.1 x1) for NVMe SSD or AI accelerator
– RK3588 – M.2 Key-M socket (PCIe 3.0 x4)
Miscellaneous
– Power, Recovery, MaskROM buttons
– LEDs and headers for RTC, FAN
Power Supply – 9V-19V DC via power barrel jack
Dimensions – 123 x 93 x 51 mm; PCB: 115 x 85mm
Temperature Range
– RK3576 – 0 to 60°C
– RK3588 – 0 to 55°C
Compliance – FCC/CE/TELEC/RoHS
Devices come pre-installed with Armbian for long-term supported system images, updates, and secure OS options. Seeed Studio collaborates on the Armbian deployment, although not appearing on the Armbian website.
The reComputer AI Lab platform is also offered, featuring optimized edge AI model demos and various AI functionalities with interactive tutorials and community engagement.
The reComputer RK3576 starts at $99 with 4GB of RAM, and the RK3588 model at $199 with 8GB through Seeed Studio’s store and may appear on AliExpress soon, with pre-orders shipping May 30, 2026.