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Current compute: Particle Tachyon
Compute for perception and mission services.
The platform runs on a Particle Tachyon today — a custom carrier board is in development around it.
Compute module
Specifications — Particle Tachyon.
| SoC | Qualcomm Dragonwing QCM6490 — 8× Kryo, up to 2.7 GHz |
| AI accelerator | 12 TOPS NPU (Hexagon) |
| GPU | Adreno 643 |
| RAM / storage | 8 GB / 128 GB |
| Camera interfaces | MIPI-CSI |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E · Bluetooth 5.2 · 5G (LTE fallback) |
| GPIO | 40-pin header, Raspberry Pi HAT-compatible |
| Form factor | Raspberry Pi footprint |
Manufacturer specifications for the current off-the-shelf compute. Custom carrier-board specs published as the design freezes.
Why Tachyon
Enough compute to see and think onboard.
Visual-inertial odometry, mission services, and health monitoring all run onboard — the NPU and GPU headroom keep perception real-time without leaning on a ground link.
Thermal & mechanical
Built to mount and stay cool.
Thermal requirements and mounting are documented, along with a carrier-board compatibility matrix so integrators know what fits.
Software support
OS and ROS 2, stated exactly.
The provided OS image, ROS 2 distribution, and bundled services are listed precisely — no vague 'ROS-ready' claims.
Documentation
IN PREPARATION
Interface guide
IN PREPARATION