--- markdown_generated_at: "2026-11-10" title: "Qualcomm Robotics RB5 Development Kit" url: "https://www.qualcomm.com/developer/hardware/robotics-rb5-development-kit" --- # Qualcomm Robotics RB5 Development Kit ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/rb5-header) DEV KIT Qualcomm Dragonwing™ [Get started](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-88500-6/Overview.html?product=1601111740013082) [Documentation](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-88500-6/Overview.html?product=1601111740013082) [Software](https://www.qualcomm.com/developer/hardware/robotics-rb5-development-kit/software) [Hardware](https://www.qualcomm.com/developer/hardware/robotics-rb5-development-kit/hardware) [Support](https://www.qualcomm.com/developer/hardware/robotics-rb5-development-kit/support) Product license agreement **Unleash your potential.** As new opportunities for robotics continue to arise, developers need an IoT platform with exceptional compute, AI, computer vision, with the ability to deploy 5G and edge connectivity without exceeding your power budget. Find the resources for developing powerful IoT solutions with our optimized development kit. ## Built with RB5 ![A render of the Big Joe Autonomus Pallet Mover using the RB5 platform](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/rb5-2?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) [thoro.ai](https://www.thoro.ai/our-technology/) worked with Big Joe Forklifts to develop the Big Joe Autonomous Pallet Mover using the RB5 platform. ![A render of ForwardX Flex 300-L equipped with a lifting function for autonomous rack position detection.](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/rb5-1?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) [ForwardX Flex 300-L](https://www.forwardx.com/flex-amr/) is equipped with a lifting function, that when combined with the sensors and cameras allows for autonomous rack position detection and docking. ## Benefits ### On Board Artificial Intelligence On-device AI intelligence featuring our 5th generation Qualcomm AI Engine for complex AI and deep learning at the edge along with support for popular AI frameworks. ### Performance With eight Qualcomm Kryo CPUs and optimized GPU, your IoT solution can feature powerful heterogeneous computing with integrated audio, sensors, ISP, and AI subsystems. ### Long Life Support Extended product support until 2029 provides stability in creating your solution. ### Connectivity Support for 4G/5G (including 5G mmWave and sub-6 GHz) as well as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 802.11ac Wave 2, and 802.11a/b/g/n. ### Pre-integrated with Multiple Sensors Sensors and drivers for camera and motor control functions are pre-integrated in the dev kit and customized for robotics. ### Camera and Computer Vision Image capture with support for up to seven concurrent cameras as well as up to 8K video capture and time-of-flight camera. ## Meet the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ [QRB5165](https://www.qualcomm.com/products/internet-of-things/robotics-processors/qrb5165) powering the Qualcomm Dragonwing™ Robotics RB5 Development Kit [Explore QRB5165 specs](https://www.qualcomm.com/internet-of-things/products/q5-series/qrb5165) [See supported QRB5165 modules](https://qualcomm.com/products/internet-of-things/industrial/industrial-automation/qrb5165#Hardware) ![Image of the Qualcomm QRB5165 Robotics System on Chip](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/qcs6490-1?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) ## Get started with tutorials and projects - 1:55 Qualcomm® Robotics RB5 development kit and Robotics Operating System (ROS) - 3:05 Qualcomm® Robotics RB5 development kit with Alexa skills - 4:59 Qualcomm® Robotics RB5 development kit with auto exploration demonstration - 5:19 Qualcomm® Robotics RB5 development kit with OpenManipulator and Moveit! demonstration ## Clone a project ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/blue-gradient-bg?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) ![](https://www.qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/images/developer/rb5/github-icon.png) [Run AI model based object classification](https://github.com/quic/sample-apps-for-robotics-platforms/tree/master/RB5/linux_kernel_5_x/AI-ML-apps/snpe_classification) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/blue-gradient-bg?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) ![](https://www.qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/images/developer/rb5/github-icon.png) [Run AI model based object detection](https://github.com/quic/sample-apps-for-robotics-platforms/tree/master/RB5/linux_kernel_5_x/AI-ML-apps/snpe_detection) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/blue-gradient-bg?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) ![](https://www.qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/images/developer/rb5/github-icon.png) [GStreamer audio recording and playback](https://github.com/quic/sample-apps-for-robotics-platforms/tree/master/RB5/linux_kernel_5_x/GStreamer-apps/cpp/gst_audio) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/blue-gradient-bg?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) ![](https://www.qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/images/developer/rb5/github-icon.png) [GStreamer camera live view examples](https://github.com/quic/sample-apps-for-robotics-platforms/tree/master/RB5/linux_kernel_5_x/GStreamer-apps/cpp/gst_camera) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/blue-gradient-bg?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85&wid=1800&fit=fit,1) ![](https://www.qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/images/developer/rb5/github-icon.png) [Set up the Caffe framework with ROS](https://github.com/quic/sample-apps-for-robotics-platforms/tree/master/RB5/linux_kernel_5_x/ROS-apps/ROS-Caffe) ## Connect with our communities [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/qualcomm-developer) [See what's new](https://x.com/Qualcomm_Dev) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/qualcommdev) [GitHub](https://github.com/qualcomm) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/discord-icon-1?$QC_Responsive$&fmt=png-alpha) [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/qualcommdevelopernetwork) [Visit the forum](https://mysupport.qualcomm.com/supportforums/s/) ![](https://s7d1.scene7.com/is/image/dmqualcommprod/ai-hub-bg-desktop?fmt=webp-alpha&qlt=85)