Arduino has just opened pre-orders for the VENTUNO Q — the bigger, more powerful sibling of the Arduino UNO Q, and the second single-board computer to come out of Arduino’s partnership with Qualcomm. If you’ve been building on the UNO Q or watching the “dual-brain” architecture story unfold, this is the board that pushes it from prototyping toy to production-grade edge AI platform.
At BURAQROBOTICS AI, we track every major Arduino/Qualcomm release closely because our robotics and drone projects increasingly lean on exactly this kind of edge-AI compute. Here’s what you need to know about the VENTUNO Q, and where it fits if you’re building in India.
What Is the Arduino VENTUNO Q?
“Ventuno” is Italian for twenty-one — a nod to Arduino’s 21st anniversary. The board keeps the same core idea that made the UNO Q interesting: one board, two brains — a high-performance processor for AI and Linux workloads, paired with a dedicated microcontroller for real-time, deterministic control. But everything about it is scaled up.
Key Specifications
| Component | VENTUNO Q |
|---|---|
| AI/Linux Processor | Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-8275 — 8× 64-bit Kryo cores, up to 2.35GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 623 |
| AI Accelerator | Hexagon DSP, up to 40 TOPS |
| Real-time MCU | STMicroelectronics STM32H5F5 |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage | 64GB eMMC + M.2 NVMe SSD expansion |
| Wireless | Tri-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Video Out | HDMI, USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode, MIPI DSI |
| Peripherals | USB, CAN FD, I2C, I3C, SPI, PWM, UART, GPIO |
| Software | Arduino App Lab (Sketches + Python + AI models, unified) |
| Price | $299 (introductory, includes 65W USB-C power supply) |
| Delivery | Expected in 2 Months |
For context: the original UNO Q shipped with 2–4GB RAM and a QRB2210 processor. The VENTUNO Q’s 16GB of RAM and 40 TOPS AI accelerator put it in a completely different league — closer to a production edge-AI computer than a hobbyist dev board.
VENTUNO Q vs UNO Q: Which One Should You Buy?
This is the question we’re already fielding from students and early-stage builders.
- Choose the UNO Q if you’re learning the dual-brain concept, building light IoT/robotics projects, or working within a tight student budget. The familiar UNO form factor and lower price point still make it the better entry point.
- Choose the VENTUNO Q if your project needs real on-device AI inference — computer vision, multi-model pipelines, or anything that would previously have needed a separate Jetson-class board plus a microcontroller. It’s also the board to pick if you plan to scale from prototype to a certified production module later, since Arduino’s “Works with Arduino” program already has SOM partners (SECO, Toradex) building on the same Dragonwing IQ8 architecture — meaning your App Lab prototype can carry forward into a manufacturable product without re-architecting.
Why This Matters for Robotics & Drone Builders in India
A board like the VENTUNO Q collapses a lot of what used to require separate hardware: an edge-AI compute module, a real-time flight/motor controller, and the glue logic between them. For teams building autonomous drones, warehouse robotics, or smart industrial sensors, that’s fewer components, less integration risk, and a faster path from idea to working prototype.
We’re already exploring where the VENTUNO Q fits into our own robotics and drone development pipeline at BURAQROBOTICS AI, and we’ll be sharing hands-on build notes as units start shipping.
Thinking About Pre-Ordering?
A few practical notes before you commit:
- The $299 price is described by Arduino as an introductory price — expect it to move once initial batches ship.
- Delivery is estimated at around four weeks from order, so factor that into any competition or project deadlines.
- If your project doesn’t need the full power of the VENTUNO Q, the UNO Q remains the more cost-effective and widely documented choice for now, with a larger existing base of App Lab examples and community projects.
Need Help Deciding or Building With It?
If you’re evaluating whether the VENTUNO Q or UNO Q fits your robotics, drone, or AI project, BURAQROBOTICS AI can help you think through the hardware selection and integration. Reach out through buraqrobotics.com to talk through your project.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When did Arduino VENTUNO Q pre-orders open? A: Pre-orders opened in late August 2026, roughly five months after the board was first announced.
Q: How much does the Arduino VENTUNO Q cost? A: $299 at the introductory pre-order price, which includes a 65W USB-C power supply and cable.
Q: How is the VENTUNO Q different from the UNO Q? A: The VENTUNO Q uses a more powerful Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ-8275 processor (vs. the UNO Q’s QRB2210), has 16GB of RAM (vs. 2–4GB), 64GB of expandable storage, Wi-Fi 6, and a larger form factor that requires active cooling.
Q: When will the VENTUNO Q ship? A: Arduino estimates delivery within about four weeks of placing a pre-order.
Q: Is the VENTUNO Q suitable for production products, or just prototyping? A: Both. Through Arduino’s “Works with Arduino” program, partners SECO and Toradex offer production-certified system-on-modules based on the same Dragonwing IQ8 architecture, so a VENTUNO Q prototype can scale to production without re-architecting the hardware.