Nov 1, 2025 — by Giorgio Mendoza 0 views
DFRobot has introduced HUSKYLENS 2, a compact AI vision sensor for real-time visual recognition. It integrates a 6 TOPS dual-core processor, a 2 MP camera, and a touchscreen interface, offering over twenty pre-trained models for object, face, and hand recognition, along with support for custom YOLO-based models.
The HUSKYLENS 2 is powered by a Kendryte K230 dual-core processor operating at 1.6 GHz with integrated AI acceleration. It delivers 6 TOPS of processing performance while maintaining a 1.5 to 3 W power draw.
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The device includes 1 GB of LPDDR4 memory and 8 GB of eMMC storage, supporting on-device inference and local d…
Nov 1, 2025 — by Giorgio Mendoza 0 views
DFRobot has introduced HUSKYLENS 2, a compact AI vision sensor for real-time visual recognition. It integrates a 6 TOPS dual-core processor, a 2 MP camera, and a touchscreen interface, offering over twenty pre-trained models for object, face, and hand recognition, along with support for custom YOLO-based models.
The HUSKYLENS 2 is powered by a Kendryte K230 dual-core processor operating at 1.6 GHz with integrated AI acceleration. It delivers 6 TOPS of processing performance while maintaining a 1.5 to 3 W power draw.
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The device includes 1 GB of LPDDR4 memory and 8 GB of eMMC storage, supporting on-device inference and local data management without requiring cloud connectivity.
HUSKYLENS 2 AI Models Supported(click images to enlarge)
Hardware features include a 2.4-inch IPS touchscreen with 640 × 480 resolution, a GC2093 2 MP image sensor, microphone, 1 W speaker, RGB LED indicators, and fill lights. Connectivity options include USB-C and DFRobot’s Gravity I²C/UART interface, plus a slot for an optional 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi 6 module for wireless video streaming.
The modular camera design supports interchangeable lenses such as microscope or long-range variants, allowing the device to adapt to a variety of vision tasks.
HUSKYLENS Compatible Platforms(click images to enlarge)
According to DFRobot, the HUSKYLENS 2 includes a built-in Model Context Protocol service that connects its vision output to large language models, enabling contextual interpretation of physical scenes beyond basic object detection.
The device supports ONNX, PyTorch, and TensorFlow frameworks and works with Arduino, micro:bit, ESP32, UNIHIKER, Raspberry Pi, and other controllers using UART or I²C interfaces.
HUSKYLENS 2 Peripherals(click images to enlarge)
DFRobot provides a detailed Wiki with tutorials for each AI function as well as a GitHub repository dedicated to the product.
Further Information
HUSKYLENS 2 is available now for $74.90 USD from the official DFRobot store, with optional accessories including a Wi-Fi module ($7.90) and a 30× microscope lens ($11.90).
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