Neural Compute Stick, which harware to buy?

[Linus2]

Hello,

some time ago I started to deal with machine learning and I am now ready to realize that I will need a hardware acceleration if I want to get further.

I bought the Google Edge TPU USB Accelerator a month ago, but I'm not happy with it.

Recently I found Intel NCS2, which I liked at first sight, until I read that this device is no longer supported.

What hardware can you recommend in a comparable price range that is up to date and has roughly the same software and system requirements as the NCS2?
I would like to work with Ubuntu 24LTS, Python, sklearn and Pytorch (possibly OpenVINO &friends).

My applications are more learning-related and I don't need excessive performance. Everything should remain manageable and not exceed my budget.

thank You,  Linus

[Wan_Intel]

Hi Linus2,

Thanks for reaching out to us.

The recommended replacement product for Intel® Neural Compute Stick 2 Is Intel® Vision Accelerator Design with Intel® Movidius™ Vision Processing Unit (VPU).

Please refer to here to purchase or review documentation for Intel® Vision Accelerator Design.

Regards,

Wan

[Linus2]

Hello Wan,
Thank you for your reply.
At first glance, it looks like this device is difficult to find and buy in Europe.

Linus

[Wan_Intel]

Hi Linus,

Sorry for the inconvenience.

The only viable option would be to contact a Distributor that is selling Intel® Vision Accelerator Design with Intel® Movidius™ Vision Processing Unit (VPU). For possible options, please refer to Section Supplier in  Intel® Vision Accelerator Design with Intel® Movidius™ Vision Processing Unit (VPU).

Hope it helps.

Regards,

Wan

[Wan_Intel]

Hi Linus2,

Thanks for your question.

If you need additional information from Intel, please submit a new question as this thread will no longer be monitored.

Regards,

Wan