Arduino Stella ABX00131 Industrial AI Vision System

The Arduino Stella ABX00131 stands apart as a compact industrial-grade AI vision system, built around the robust NXP i.MX 8M Mini processor and paired with a dual-core STM32H747 coprocessor. This combination delivers real-time image processing and edge AI capabilities in a Portenta-standard 40x25mm form factor, making it ideal for machine vision, predictive maintenance, and autonomous robotics.

Highlights

• Quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.8GHz with integrated NPU/VPU for AI acceleration
• 2GB LPDDR4 RAM and 16GB eMMC storage for demanding applications
• Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1 for wireless connectivity
• Industrial temperature range from -20°C to +85°C
• Hardware security element (NXP SE050C2) for secure boot and crypto operations

In daily use

The Stella runs Yocto Linux, providing a familiar environment for developers while offering Arduino's simplified libraries and tools. Its high-density connectors expose up to 100 GPIO pins with interfaces like SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, ADC, DAC, I2S, and PDM, enabling seamless integration with sensors, actuators, and industrial networks. The USB-C port supports DisplayPort Alt Mode for direct video output, simplifying setup and debugging.

Full specifications

• Main Processor: NXP i.MX 8M Mini (4x ARM Cortex-A53 @ 1.8GHz, 1x ARM Cortex-M4 @ 400MHz)
• Coprocessor: STM32H747XI (Dual-core: Cortex-M7 @ 480MHz, Cortex-M4 @ 240MHz)
• RAM: 2GB LPDDR4
• Storage: 16GB eMMC
• Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.1
• Ethernet Support: Gigabit Ethernet (via external PHY)
• Security Element: NXP SE050C2 Hardware Security Element
• Operating System: Yocto Linux (pre-installed), Arduino OS
• USB Interface: USB-C (USB 2.0 Host/Device, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
• Video Output: DisplayPort over USB-C
• GPIO Pins: Up to 100 (via high-density connectors)
• Operating Temperature: -20°C to +85°C (Industrial Grade)
• Graphics Processor: Vivante GC NanoUltra (3D), Vivante GC320 (2D)
• AI/ML Acceleration: Integrated NPU/VPU capabilities
• Power Input: 5V DC
• Form Factor: Portenta Standard (40x25mm)
• Connectivity Interfaces: SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, ADC, DAC, I2S, PDM

Final note

For developers and engineers seeking a rugged, high-performance edge AI platform, the Arduino Stella ABX00131 delivers industrial reliability and versatile connectivity in a compact footprint.