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Moving an always-on RK3588 or RK3576 board to the RK3668/RK182x AI-edge generation is a thermal and service-interval re-baseline, not a drop-in swap. The RK3668 integrates a 16 TOPS NPU, while the RK1820/RK1828 co-processor adds a separate 20 TOPS NPU, so enclosure power budgets, peak-vs-sustained loads,…

Always On Thermal Budget When Android is the decision framework examined in this guide. The sections below turn sourced evidence into practical comparison criteria without overstating what the available research can prove. Adding on-device GenAI to an always-on Android kiosk tablet raises sustained power draw,…