Arduino Nicla Voice

Arduino Nicla Voice facilitates always-on speech recognition that is ideal for various applications. The Nicla Voice board incorporates a Syntiant Neural Decision processor that permits multiple AI algorithms to run. The tiny board device features a microphone, a smart 6-axis motion sensor, and a magnetometer implementing ultra-low power predictive maintenance, gesture/voice recognition, and contactless applications. The Arduino Nicla Voice delivers onboard BLUETOOTH® Low Energy connectivity and compatibility with Nicla, Portenta, and MKR products.

Features

  • Powerful processor with integrated Deep Neural Networks in a tiny form factor (22.86mm x 22.86mm)
  • Enhance audio quality with echo-cancellation and noise suppression
  • Easy configuration, instant setup, high-level data
  • Easy to create wireless sensor network (WSN) that collects data
  • State-of-the-art, industrial-grade sensors
  • Onboard Bluetooth Low Energy connectivity to easily interact with existing devices
  • Low-power AI and machine learning
  • Can host intelligence on the edge
  • Eslov connector for easy, nearby communication
  • Compatible with Portenta and MKR product line
  • Fast deployment within existing infrastructure
  • Run multiple applications simultaneously to detect events, speakers, multiple wake-up words, keyword spotting
  • Standalone when battery powered
  • Integrated microphone, magnetometer, and a smart 6-axis IMU

Applications

  • Building automation
  • Health and safety
  • Prototyping

Specifications

  • Programmable I/O voltage from 1.8V to 3.3V
  • External microphone connector (ZIF)
  • USB interface with debug functionality
  • Memory
    • 512KB Flash / 64KB SRAM
    • 16MB SPI Flash for storage
    • 48KB SRAM dedicated for NDP120
  • 0°C to +85°C operating temperature range
  • Bluetooth Low Energy (ANNA-B112) connectivity

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Overview

Arduino Nicla Voice
Published: 2022-09-19 | Updated: 2025-04-07