Arduino
An UNO-shaped board with two brains. A Linux processor for AI and networking, plus a microcontroller for real-time I/O.
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The UNO Q solves an old maker problem: you want a Raspberry Pi for the camera, AI model or web dashboard, and an Arduino for precise motor timing, so you end up wiring two boards together. The UNO Q puts a Linux-capable Qualcomm processor and an STM32 microcontroller on one UNO-sized board.
It’s a strong pick for smart-camera projects, robots that need vision, and anything where a Linux app talks to real-time hardware.
Beginners: start with the Plug and Make Kit instead. The UNO Q is a second board, not a first one.
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