Rockchip RK3588 Embedded AI Computer
RK3588








Product Description
MODEL: RK88, RK88DX
Rugged. Silent. Intelligent. The ultimate fanless Edge AI computer, driven by the Rockchip RK3588 and an optional DeepX DX-M1 AI accelerator. Engineered for 24/7 industrial operations, the EMB-RK88 series delivers exceptional multimedia performance and robust AI inference processing within an ultra-compact, 0.82-liter fanless chassis.
Combined AI Performance: Up to 31 TOPS (6 TOPS by Rockchip RK3588 NPU + 25 TOPS by DeepX DX-M1) for enhanced computer vision, object detection, and real-time AI analytics at the edge.
● Rockchip RK3588 ARM SoC with 4x Cortex-A76 and 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz
● ARM Mali-G610 MC4 GPU with 8K@60fps video decoding (H.265, H.264, VP9, AV1, AVS2)
● Integrated 6 TOPS NPU supporting INT4/INT8/INT16/BF16/TF32 quantization
● Optional DeepX DX-M1 M.2 AI module delivering 25 TOPS (INT8) for high-throughput inference
● Triple independent display outputs: 2x HDMI 2.1 (8K 60Hz) + 1x USB-C DP
● Rich industrial I/O: RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, 8-bit GPIO, dual Gigabit LAN
● Wireless connectivity: Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2
● Industrial-grade fanless metal case, -20°C to +55°C operating temperature
● Flexible DC power input: 12V ~ 24V wide range
● 10-year product supply life-cycle commitment
● Factory default OS: Debian Linux; optional Android 15 and Ubuntu (community support)
Product Specifications
APPLICATIONS
Industrial Automation & SCADA
Factory floor control, PLC communication, sensor data aggregation, and machine vision quality inspection.
Smart Surveillance & Security
Multi-channel real-time object detection, pose estimation, and face recognition with AI analytics.
Video-Based Fire Detection (VBFD)
AI-powered visual fire and smoke detection for warehouses, data centers, and transportation infrastructure.
Digital Signage & Kiosk
Triple digital display output for retail, transportation, and public information systems.
Building & Energy Management
HVAC control, smart metering, lighting automation, and access control integration.
Edge AI & Robotics
Autonomous navigation, sensor fusion, and real-time inference for robotics and unmanned systems.
| Processor | Rockchip RK3588 ARM SoC 4x Cortex-A76 + 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8 GHz (efficient core) |
| System Memory | Onboard 4GB / 8GB / 16GB 64-bit LPDDR5 |
| Graphics Engine | ARM Mali-G610 MC4 H.265, H.264, VP9, AV1, AVS2 decoding up to 8K@60fps H.264/H.265 encoding up to 8K@30fps |
| Integrated NPU | 6 TOPS (3-core architecture) Support INT4 / INT8 / INT16 / BF16 / TF32 quantization |
| AI Accelerator (EMB-RK88DX) | DeepX DX-M1 M.2 module, 25 TOPS (INT8) performance |
| Mass Storage | Onboard 64GB / 128GB / 256GB / 512GB eMMC 5.1 External microSD card slot M.2 2280 Key-M Gen3 x4-lane socket for NVMe SSD or AI module |
| Video Output | 2 x HDMI 2.1 (up to 8K 60Hz) 1 x USB-C DP (DisplayPort Alt Mode) |
| USB Ports | 2 x USB-A 3.0 2 x USB-A 2.0 1 x USB Type-C (DP + firmware update) |
| Legacy I/O | RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, 8-bit GPIO, +3.3V, GND via multi-I/O connector |
| LAN | 2 x Gigabit Ethernet port |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.2 via M.2 2242 Key-E module |
| Audio | Reserved and not installed |
| Expansion | M.2 2280 Key-M Gen3 x4 (SSD or AI module) M.2 2242 Key-E (Wi-Fi module) MaskRom / Recovery tact switches |
| Watchdog Timer | Yes |
| RTC Battery | CR2032 coin battery connector |
| Cooling System | Fanless, industrial-grade metal chassis |
| Dimensions | 164.0 (W) x 110.8 (D) x 45.0 (H) mm 0.82 Litre |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +55°C |
| Power Input | DC 12V ~ 24V wide range |
| Supported OS | Debian Linux (factory default) Android 15 (optional) Ubuntu (community support) |
| Software Stack | Rockchip RKNN SDK, RKLLM SDK DeepX DXNN SDK Support TensorFlow, PyTorch, ONNX, Caffe, YOLO, Keras |
| Supply Longevity | 10-year product supply life-cycle |
| AI Performance | EMB-RK88: 6 TOPS EMB-RK88DX: 31 TOPS (6 TOPS + 25 TOPS) |
ORDERING PART NUMBER (SKU)
| SKU | RAM | Storage | NPU | AC Plug |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMB-RK88-A0-EU | 8GB | 128GB | RK3588 | EU, US |
| EMB-RK88-B0-EU | 16GB | 128GB | RK3588 | EU, US |
| EMB-RK88DX-B0-EU | 16GB | 128GB | DeepX DX-M1 | EU, US |
