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Arduino UNO Q
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Desk research from the maker's own pages. Not yet tried by us. Checked 2026-10-24.
An Arduino board in the classic UNO shape with two brains: a Qualcomm Dragonwing processor running Debian Linux, and an STM32 microcontroller for real-time control of motors, lights and sensors. It comes in 2 GB and 4 GB versions. With the included Arduino App Lab software, teens can load ready-made AI models, plug in a USB webcam for object or face detection, and link that to Arduino sketches. It can also drive a monitor through USB-C.
Our take: A good next step for teens who already know Arduino and want to add AI vision; true beginners should start with a classic UNO or a starter kit.
| Ages it suits | about 13 and up with some coding experience |
|---|---|
| What its terms say about age | The board has no age rule. Arduino's terms say under-18s may use its site and services only with a parent's consent and supervision; a parent must consent before a minor's account is activated, and under-18 accounts are restricted (Junior under 14). (terms) |
| Price | Paid. US store: $59 for 2 GB, $79 for 4 GB; EU store €59.90 and €82.90 (Oct 2026). Cables, power and webcam extra. |
| Works on | A device |
| Account | No account needed |
| Ads | None |
| In-app purchases | None |
| The AI in it | Runs pre-trained machine learning models on the board, such as image recognition, set up through Arduino App Lab. |
What's good
- Mixes Linux, AI and hardware on one board
- Classic UNO size and layout
- Open-source hardware and software
- Runs AI locally
Watch for
- Much harder than a classic UNO
- Needs extra gear for camera projects
- Face recognition raises privacy questions at home
- Young users need a parent-approved account for online tools
Data and privacy
Projects can run on the board without the cloud. Arduino's privacy policy says it processes minors' data to provide its services and offers different account types by age. Read the privacy policy.
Does it work?
No study found; the maker's claims only.
In the Big Index
- On the list 18 gifts for teens who love AI
- The maker in the who's who: Arduino
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Where these facts come from
- https://store-usa.arduino.cc/products/uno-q
- https://store-usa.arduino.cc/products/uno-q.json
- https://store-usa.arduino.cc/products/uno-q-4gb.json
- https://store.arduino.cc/products/uno-q
- https://store.arduino.cc/products/uno-q-4gb.json
- https://www.arduino.cc/en/terms-conditions
- https://www.arduino.cc/en/privacy-policy
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