RUBIK Pi 3 Unveils Major Upgrades in Open-source Development and Usability at Embedded World 2025
Nuremberg, Germany, March 11, 2025 — Thundercomm today unveiled the RUBIK Pi 3 at Embedded World 2025. The RUBIK Pi 3 showcases significant advancements in open-source ecosystems and developer experience, attracting global embedded developers and industry professionals.
As the first Pi built on a Qualcomm SoC platform for developers, the RUBIK Pi 3 is a powerhouse in open-source hardware, delivering 12 TOPS of on-device AI computing power and supporting multiple operating systems, including Qualcomm Linux, Android 13, and Debian 12. Its compatibility with the Raspberry Pi ecosystem allows developers to reuse existing accessories, significantly reducing development costs. At Embedded World 2025, the RUBIK Pi 3 is being showcased at the Qualcomm booth, demonstrating its applications in uHand and the VLM camera, underscoring its versatility in both industrial and consumer use cases.
Key Highlights: Enhancements in the Open-source Ecosystem
- Linux Official Release: The RUBIK Pi 3 now features a stable version based on Qualcomm Linux GA1.3, providing developers with more efficient underlying support. The system has been optimized for hardware resource scheduling and AI task processing, delivering a substantial boost in overall performance.
- Debian 12 Experience Edition Launched: A customized Debian 12 system, tailored for embedded scenarios, has been introduced. This lightweight system supports diverse peripheral drivers, enabling developers to rapidly build on-device AI applications.
Developer Community: The official RUBIK Pi Community has launched, providing comprehensive technical documentation, a robust toolchain, and a collaborative platform for developers to accelerate project development and deployment.
Improved Developer Experience: Tools and Documentation Upgrades
- RUBIK Pi Config-Tools: A new configuration toolkit with a visual interface has been introduced, streamlining system setup, peripheral debugging, and AI model deployment, effectively lowering the barrier to entry for developers. (This tool is available for Debian 12).
- Open-source Project Optimization: The Linux kernel and Yocto project are now fully open source. Developers can access resources directly from the RUBIK Pi GitHubrepository, enabling flexible customization and seamless further development.
- Comprehensive Documentation: The RUBIK Pi 3 comes with detailed development guides, covering everything from environment setup to advanced module customization. These resources aim to enhance developer efficiency and accelerate prototyping.
Pricing and AvailabilityThe RUBIK Pi 3 is now available for purchase on the Thundercommwebsite. During Embedded World 2025 (March 11-13), the RUBIK Pi 3 is offered at a limited-time special price of $159 (regular price: $179). Purchase link: https://www.thundercomm.com/product/rubik-pi/?f=invite-2025#versions
About Thundercomm
Thundercomm Technology Co., Ltd. (Thundercomm) is a world-leading IoT technology provider. Established in 2016 as a joint venture between Thundersoft (SZSE: 300496) and Qualcomm, Thundercomm leverages Qualcomm’s cutting-edge chip technology and Thundersoft’s expertise in operating systems and localized services. The company is dedicated to integrating advanced technologies such as AI, 5G, IoT, and edge computing to provide OEMs, ODMs, and developers with end-to-end solutions from modules to complete systems.