New from open source hardware provider DFRobot is the HUSKYLENS 2 – an AI vision sensor that puts the power of artificial intelligence directly into the hands of teachers and students.
Designed for education, HUSKYLENS 2 is exceptionally simple to use: just turn it on and start exploring over 20 built-in AI vision models, from hand and face recognition to object tracking and more.
As the first AI vision sensor to feature a built-in Model Context Protocol (MCP) service, it changes how LLMs (large language models) perceive the physical world. Even more impressively, adults and children alike can easily train and run their own custom models, making cutting-edge AI truly accessible for all levels of learning.
HUSKYLENS 2 lets students see exactly how AI vision works, opening up the “black box” of AI for hands-on discovery.
Ready for learning and teaching
What makes HUSKYLENS 2 stand out is its ease of use. It comes with more than 20 built-in AI models that are ready to go right out of the box. More importantly, it lowers the threshold for beginners by enabling simple, visual, step-by-step training of custom AI models.
This means that teachers and students can experiment, iterate, and see exactly how AI vision works, gaining true insight into the AI process rather than treating it as a mysterious tool. Full compatibility with Arduino, micro:bit, ESP32, Raspberry Pi, and UNIHIKER means HUSKYLENS 2 is ideal for STEM classrooms, clubs, and innovative projects.
Powerful on-device AI
With its advanced 6 TOPS AI chip and dual-core 1.6 GHz processor, HUSKYLENS 2 ensures all models (preloaded or user-trained) run smoothly on the device – there’s no need for cloud connections.
Not only does this provide lightning-fast results and reliability in classroom activities, but it also helps students directly observe how AI models operate, supporting curiosity-driven, real-world learning.
From seeing to knowing
HUSKYLENS 2’s unique Model Context Protocol (MCP) connects its vision recognition directly to LLMs, going beyond simple identification. This allows the AI camera to not only “see” but also understand context – such as providing dietary advice when recognising food, or delivering educational insights relevant to recognised objects.
Students can explore how vision and language AI are integrated, preparing them with future-ready digital literacy skills.
Unleash student creativity
Breaking free from single-model limitations, HUSKYLENS 2 enables flexible linkage of multiple AI models. Teachers and students can create projects that use gesture recognition alongside object tracking, or blend pose estimation with custom-trained models, fuelling creative STEM challenges and competitions.
“At DFRobot, we believe that the next generation of creators shouldn’t just use AI as a finished product – they should truly understand and shape it. That’s why HUSKYLENS 2 puts genuine AI exploration into the hands of every teacher and student. Its key promise is absolute simplicity – no coding background or complicated setup is needed. But even more, it lets users train their own models and observe how AI vision really operates step by step. We are committed to opening up the ‘black box’ of AI, making the fundamentals visible, interactive, and hands-on for every learner.”
The HUSKYLENS team
Real-time video streaming
Offering both wired and wireless real-time video transmission, HUSKYLENS 2 is a perfect partner for digital classrooms, remote learning, and collaborative projects. Its low-latency, stable wireless connection ensures teachers and students can share and analyse recognition results and live videos, bringing interactive, visual AI experimentation to any setting.
A flexible educational tool
HUSKYLENS 2 features a modular camera system. By changing camera modules, you can adapt it to a wide range of scenarios, from macro object recognition to micro inspection or long-range monitoring. This enables teachers and students to tackle a diverse range of projects, from close-up biology labs to long-range field studies.
Plug-and-play with educational hardware
Standard UART and I2C interfaces guarantee seamless integration with the most popular teaching platforms, including Arduino, micro:bit, Raspberry Pi, UNIHIKER and more. This ensures that teachers and students can quickly connect and deploy HUSKYLENS 2 in lessons and labs, sparking hands-on engagement with AI.
