Overview
Description
DRP-AI TVM*1 is a tool that generates runtime executables for AI from trained AI models for Renesas' RZ/V Series MPUs.
We provide a complete development environment on GitHub, and the tutorial on the top page of GitHub includes a series of steps from environment construction to inference execution on a Renesas evaluation board. You can easily evaluate your AI model by following the steps in this tutorial.
This tool consists of the DRP-AI Translator embedded in the framework of the open-source deep learning compiler Apache TVM*2. Apache TVM technology allows DRP-AI to operate on the layers of AI models that can be converted by the DRP-AI Translator, and the layers that cannot be converted can be assigned to the CPU. This makes it possible to support more AI models than ever before.
Features
DRP-AI TVM has the following features.
- Automatic generation of runtimes that enable DRP-AI and the CPU to work together
- Support for multiple AI frameworks
- Additional pre-processing/post-processing equivalent to DRP-AI Translator is possible

Configuration
The system configuration of DRP-AI TVM is shown in the figure below, where the DRP-AI Translator is integrated into the Apache TVM framework to achieve significantly higher performance across a wide range of AI models.

*1 DRP-AI TVM is powered by the Edgecortix MERATM Compiler Framework
*2 Please refer to https://tvm.apache.org for more information on Apache TVM
Comparison
Applications
Software
Software & Tool Pages
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DRP-AI TVM (GitHub) We provide an AI model conversion tool (DRP-AI TVM) for DRP-AI-equipped products. When using this product, please check the contents of the linked README.md first.
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Software Package | Renesas |
DRP-AI Translator [V1.85] This is an AI model conversion tool (DRP-AI Translator) for DRP-AI equipped products. This product is also used as an internal tool for DRP-AI TVM (required when installing DRP-AI TVM).
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Software Package | Renesas |
DRP-AI Translator i8 [V1.04] This is an AI model conversion tool (DRP-AI Translator i8) for DRP-AI equipped products (INT8 architecture). This product is also used as an internal tool for DRP-AI TVM (required when installing DRP-AI TVM).
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Software Package | Renesas |
RZ/V2M DRP-AI Support Package [V7.50] This product provides the software and documentation for DRP-AI embedded within RZ/V2M.
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Software Package | Renesas |
RZ/V2MA DRP-AI Support Package[V7.50] This product provides the software and documentation for DRP-AI embedded within RZ/V2MA.
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Software Package | Renesas |
RZ/V2L AI Software Development Kit AI Software Development Kit (AI SDK) is an AI application development environment for RZ/V2L Evaluation Board Kit.
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Software Package | Renesas |
RZ/V2H AI Software Development Kit RZ/V2H AI Software Development Kit (AI SDK) is an AI application development environment for the RZ/V2H Evaluation Board Kit.
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Software Package | Renesas |
RZ/V2N AI Software Development Kit RZ/V2N AI Software Development Kit (AI SDK) is an AI application development environment for the RZ/V2N Evaluation Board Kit.
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Software Package | Renesas |
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Documentation
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White Paper | PDF 1.33 MB 日本語 , 简体中文 | |
White Paper | PDF 1.39 MB 日本語 , 简体中文 | |
White Paper | PDF 642 KB 日本語 | |
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Videos & Training
This video provides an overview of DRP-AI TVM, focusing on the integration of AI into "Endpoint" devices for efficient real-time processing. Renesas' DRP-AI acts as a powerful accelerator, offering key features that enhance the performance and capabilities of endpoint AI applications.
News & Blog Posts
AI Supports the Way We Live and Work | Blog Post | Apr 18, 2022 |
Start Your First Step on Vision AI Development Using RZ/V Microprocessor (MPU) | Blog Post | Feb 16, 2022 |
Farewell, Heat Countermeasure: RZ/V2M Brings the Innovation for AI Products | Blog Post | Nov 15, 2021 |