1. Product Overview

The D-Robotics RDK X5 Magicbox is a multimodal intelligent platform integrating vision, hearing, and motion. Powered by the high-performance computing core RDK X5, it integrates a stereo camera, ring-shaped LED light strip, microphone, speaker, and multifunctional movable support legs, enabling natural interaction experiences of "seeing, hearing, speaking, and moving." Whether used for teaching and research, creative development, or intelligent interactive demonstrations, the RDK X5 Magicbox helps users quickly embark on their exploration journey into multimodal artificial intelligence.

Physical Structure

Interface, Button, and Indicator Light Description

Name	Description
Stereo Camera	Used for image perception and depth information acquisition, supporting application scenarios such as gesture recognition, object localization, and spatial measurement.
Power Port	Used to power the Magicbox; please use a power adapter supporting the PD 3.0 protocol.
Flash Link Port	Can be used for connection, system flashing, and debugging.
HDMI Port	Outputs the Ubuntu desktop to an external display, supporting real-time display of camera feeds and network video streams.
3.5mm Headphone Jack	Used for audio input and output.
Ethernet Port	Establishes a wired network connection with a host computer for high-speed, stable data communication.
USB Port	Used to connect peripherals.
Speaker Sound Outlet	Used for audio output.
Microphone	Used to receive voice commands.
Function Buttons and Status LEDs	Power-on sequence:     White LEDs light up sequentially; wait approximately 50 seconds.     White LEDs blink accompanied by a sound effect: startup complete. Function buttons: Launch preset demos. From left to right (facing the user):     Button 1: Launch stereo depth estimation (LED turns red).     Button 2: Launch gesture interaction (LED turns green).     Button 3: Launch voice interaction (LED turns blue).

Hardware Specifications

Technical Specifications

• RDK X5 8G Main Controller

  The D-Robotics RDK™ X5 is powered by the D-Robotics Sunrise™ 5 intelligent computing chip, delivering up to 10 TOPS of computational performance. It is a versatile development kit designed for intelligent computing and robotics applications, featuring rich interfaces and exceptional ease of use. It supports complex models and cutting-edge algorithms such as Transformer, RWKV, Occupancy, and Stereo Perception, accelerating the rapid deployment of intelligent applications.

  Category	Specification
  Controller	Model	RDK X5 8G
  	CPU	8 x 1.5GHz Arm® Cortex®-A55
  	BPU	1 x Bayers BPU, delivering 10 TOPS (INT8) computational performance
  	GPU	1 x GPU, delivering 32 GFLOPS computational performance
  Memory	8 GB LPDDR4
  Storage	Onboard 1 Gbit NAND flash microSD card slot supporting UHS-I mode, pre-installed with a 32GB TF card
  Connectivity Interfaces	4 x USB 3.0 Type-A (host) 1 x USB 2.0 Type-C (device)
  Display	1 x HDMI Type-A port, supporting up to 1080p@60fps
  Audio Capability	3.5mm audio jack supporting stereo input and output
  Network Capability	1 x RJ45 port supporting 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet 2.4/5 GHz dual-band Wi-Fi compliant with IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) standard Supports Bluetooth® 5.4 protocol Onboard high-performance antenna
  Power	5V / 5A DC input via Type-C port Provides 5V and 3.3V external power outputs

• Integrated D-Robotics Stereo Camera: RDK Stereo Camera GS130WI

  The RDK™ Stereo Camera GS130WI is a MIPI-interface-based stereo depth camera equipped with dual SC132GS global shutter image sensors and an ICM-42688-P 6-axis IMU, supporting synchronized stereo exposure and external triggering. With a 70 mm baseline, a per-channel resolution of 1280×1080, and a maximum frame rate of 120 fps, it features high dynamic range (HDR), high signal-to-noise ratio (40 dB), and enhanced near-infrared sensitivity at 850/940 nm, making it ideal for robotic vision, machine vision inspection, and motion pose perception applications.

  Specification	Description
  Camera Model	RDK Stereo Camera GS130WI
  Sensor Chip	SC132GS
  IMU	ICM-42688-P
  Max Resolution & Frame Rate	1080×1280@120fps
  FOV	Diagonal 157.2° / Horizontal 96.8° / Vertical 115.6° ±3°
  Stereo Baseline (mm)	70
  Max Tilt Angle	110°

• Servo Motor: PTK 7465 MG-D

  The PTK 7465 MG-D servo integrates a high-voltage coreless motor and a high-precision positioner. Its high torque and ±180° operating angle suit diverse application scenarios. The aluminum alloy middle housing significantly enhances reliability and stability.

  Specification	Description
  Servo Model	PTK 7465 MG-D
  Angle Range	±180°
  No-load Speed	0.11–0.070 sec/60°
  Stall Torque	3.8–5.8 kg·cm

• Other Onboard Resources

  • 4 WS2812B programmable LEDs form the status light, supporting 24-bit full-color display.
  • Equipped with 1 microphone, 1 speaker, and 3 customizable function buttons.

Packaging and Bare-unit Specifications

Specification	Description
Outer Packaging	Nylon knit case with EVA foam insert
Bare-unit Dimensions (mm)	162 x 129 x 36.4
Bare-unit Weight (g)	517

Pre-installed Software

System Software	Description
RDK OS	Pre-installed RDK OS. To reflash, click here to download the image. For the flashing steps, please refer to the System Flashing section using the RDK Studio and Rufus tools..
ROS	Pre-installed ROS, providing standardized tools and libraries for robotics development.
Sample Programs	Pre-installed demos for stereo depth estimation, gesture interaction, and voice interaction.
Performance Monitoring Application	Visualizes resource usage directly via a web interface.