Rhino Pi X1 System Introduction
Product Overview
The Rhino Pi X1 is a high-performance embedded computing device based on the Qualcomm® QCS8550 platform, designed for edge AI, industrial IoT, and intelligent computing terminals.
The Rhino Pi X1 is powered by the Qualcomm® QCS8550 SoC, featuring a 1+2+3 tri-cluster architecture (1× Kryo Prime @ 3.2GHz, 2× Kryo Gold @ 2.8GHz, 3× Kryo Silver @ 2.0GHz), balancing powerful performance with low power consumption. It integrates an Adreno 740 GPU and an efficient AI acceleration engine with up to 48 TOPS (INT8) of AI computing power, delivering outstanding multimedia processing and AI inference capabilities.
The X1 supports 4K/8K video codec, multiple CSI camera interfaces, HDMI input/output, and Wi-Fi 7 / Bluetooth 5.3 wireless connectivity. It provides comprehensive interface expansion including USB 3.0, CAN, SPI, I2C, PWM, UART, LAN/WAN, and more.
Operating Systems
The Rhino Pi X1 supports two operating systems. Please choose based on your needs:
- AidLux OS : AidLux integrated system (Android 13 + Ubuntu 22.04), dual-system capability, Android ecosystem + Linux AI development
- Ubuntu OS : Native Ubuntu 22.04, pure Linux environment, ROS/ROS2 robotics development
Product Appearance

| No. | View | No. | View | No. | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rhino Pi X1 Front View | 2 | Rhino Pi X1 Side View | 3 | Rhino Pi X1 Rear View |
Product Specifications
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Platform | Qualcomm® QCS8550 |
| AI Performance | ~48 TOPS INT8 |
| OS | AidLux (Android 13 + Ubuntu 22.04) or Ubuntu 22.04 |
| CPU | 1x Kryo Prime 3.2 GHz + 2x Kryo Gold 2.8 GHz + 3x Kryo Silver 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 740 |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Video Codec | Decode: 4K@240fps or 8K@60fps H.264/H.265 Encode: 4K@120fps or 8K@30fps H.264/H.265 |
| Camera | x3 |
| HDMI | HDMI OUT x1, supports HDMI 1.4, 1080P@60Hz, HDMI IN x1, supports HDMI 1.4, 4K@30Hz |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7: 802.11be, 2.4G/5G/6G Hz DBS, 2x2 MIMO BT: 5.3 |
| USB | USB-A 3.0: x4, USB 3.0 Type-C: x1, supports DP 1.4 |
| Audio | Line In, 3.5mm Interface; Line Out, 3.5mm Interface |
| Network Interface | LAN x3, WAN x1 |
| RTC | x1, CR2032 (225mAh) |
| Power | DC 12V 5A |
| Operating Temperature | -20℃ ~ +50℃ |
| Dimensions | 125x110x35.5mm |
| Other Interfaces | 40-PIN Connector, MIPI-DSI |
Interface Description




| Interface No. | Interface Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 PIN 3.3V GPIO | Raspberry Pi compatible 40-PIN GPIO header |
| 2/3/7 | Camera Interface | MIPI CSI DPHY 4-lane interface, Raspberry Pi compatible |
| 4 | WIFI/BT Antenna | WIFI/BT antenna connector, IPEX 4th generation |
| 5 | Fan Interface | 5V fan driver interface |
| 6 | EDL Interface | Emergency Download Mode interface (emergency use) |
| 8 | RTC Battery Interface | RTC battery connector |
| 9 | 40 PIN 1.8V GPIO | 40 PIN 1.8V GPIO expansion header |
| 10 | QCS8550 Core Board | QCS8550 core board |
| 11 | DC_IN | Power input, voltage range: 12V, typical 12V@5A |
| 12 | LINE OUT | Audio output |
| 13 | LINE IN | Audio input |
| 14 | HDMI_OUT | HDMI signal output, resolution/framerate: 2K/120fps |
| 15 | HDMI_IN | HDMI signal input, resolution/framerate: 2K/30fps |
| 16 | USB3.0 | 4x USB 3.0 ports |
| 17 | WAN | RJ45 Ethernet port, internet connection |
| 18 | LAN | RJ45 Ethernet port |
| 19 | LAN | RJ45 Ethernet port |
| 20 | LAN | RJ45 Ethernet port |
| 21 | TYPE-C | USB Type-C port |
| 22 | POWER | Power button |
| 23 | Volume + | Volume up button |
| 24 | Volume - | Volume down button |
| 25 | TF Card Slot | Micro SD card slot |
| 26 | M.2 Slot | M.2 M Key 2280 interface |
Quick Access
AidLux integrated system guide, configuration & development
Ubuntu 22.04 system guide, configuration & development
Hardware usage and operation guide
Learn basic application development and sample projects
AI-powered intelligent application development
Develop and debug robotics applications
Frequently asked questions
System resource summary