Key Takeaway: There is some cool vision co-processor that is easy to use, cheap and powerful.

Rubik Pi brings advanced AprilTags and AI Object detection to FIRST teams with a 12 TOPS NPU, and PhotonVision support. Built on Qualcomm’s QCS6490, it enables ease of use. This session highlights its impact on accessibility, performance, and education—empowering teams with real-time vision.

About the Presenter:

Rami competed in FTC, earning recognition as a Dean’s List finalist in 2015.

As a CO FTA, Rami continues to support FTC teams across the state. Rami has been the main technical mentor for FRC team 2972. Rami has been to events across the US and overseas. He holds a bachelor’s degree in computer science. He served in the Army CO National Guard, where he worked on HIMARS mechanics. He is a Senior Software Engineer at Qualcomm, focusing on AI and DevRel working on the Vision platform for FIRST.

Prior speaking engagements include:

• Rami gave 2 different conference talks at Worlds Championship 2025.
• presented at many partner / developer conferences for Qualcomm.
• also does mentor training workshops in CO for FTC / FRC coaches