Version History

RZ/V2N Fast Prototyping Board

2026.7.31

• RZ/V2N Fast Prototyping Board (FPB-RZV2N) support is added.

  • FPB-RZV2N is supported by RZ/V2N AI SDK v6.30 and later.
    AI Applications v7.10 (for RZ/V2N AI SDK v6.00) can also be used on FPB-RZV2N running RZ/V2N AI SDK v6.30.
  • Can be used in the same way as the RZ/V2N Evaluation Board Kit, except for cases that depend on hardware differences.
    E.g., Only 1 MIPI camera connector is available on FPB-RZV2N.

e² studio for RZ/V2H, RZ/V2N & RZ/V2L - AI Navigator Quick Start Guide

2026.6.5

• AI Navigator v2.2.0 is released.

  • Users can now develop more AI Applications using RZ/V AI Applications v7.10 along with the updated development environment, including support for Ubuntu 22.04 and AI SDK updates.
    The supported AI Applications are listed at the top of this guide.
    

RZ/V AI Web

2026.4.22

• Partner Applications on Community Page is updated.

  • [Computermind] Crowd Detection System
    
  • [Computermind] Visual Inspection Demo
    

RZ/V2N AI Applications Demo v6.30

2026.4.10

• RZ/V2N AI Applications Demo v6.30 is released.

  • Supported RZ/V2N AI SDK v6.30.
  • Supported AI Applications v6.20.
    • Updated AI models in 14 applications.
    • Added 4 applications.
    • Improved UX of 2 applications.
  • Supported LVGL v9.2.

RZ/V AI Applications v7.10

2026.3.31

• RZ/V AI Applications v7.10 is released.

  • 27 applications support RZ/V2L AI SDK v7.00.

RZ/V2N AI SDK v6.30

2026.3.31

• RZ/V2N AI SDK v6.30 is released.

  • Updated RZ/V2N Linux BSP to v2.0.1.
  • Updated Graphics Library to v4.1.3.1.
  • Updated Video Codec Library to v4.3.4.0.
  • Updated OpenCV Accelerator to v1.50.
  • Updated DRP-AI Driver to v1.40.
  • Supported the DDR Suspend to RAM function to enable ultra-low-power standby with fast resume.
  • Applications that can be run on RZ/V2N AI SDK v6.00 are compatible with RZ/V2N AI SDK v6.30.

RZ/V2H AI Applications Demo v6.20

2026.3.19

• RZ/V2H AI Applications Demo v6.20 is released.

  • Supported RZ/V AI Applications v6.20.
    • Updated AI models used in following applications.
      • Driver Monitoring System
      • Driving Support with Road Lane Segmentation
      • Visual Walking Support
    • Added 1 application.
      • Analog Meter Reader
  • Supported LVGL v9.2.

RZ/V AI Applications v7.00 & RZ/V2L AI SDK v7.00

2026.3.10

• RZ/V AI Applications v7.00 is released.

  • 22 applications supported RZ/V2L AI SDK v7.00.

• RZ/V2L AI SDK v7.00 is released.

  • Supported DRP-AI TVM v2.6.1.
    
  • Updated RZ/V2L Linux VLP to v4.0.1.
    
  • Updated Graphics Library to v4.1.2.6.
    
  • Updated Video Codec Library to v4.1.3.1.
    
  • Updated DRP-AI Driver to v2.20.
    
  • Supported wic SD image.

RZ/V AI Web

2026.2.27

• RZ/V Reference Applications are updated.

  • Dashcam System Control Reference
    • The output image can be saved on micro SD card for recording purposes.

RZ/V AI Web

2026.2.24

• Partner Applications on Community Page is updated.

  • [Deep Vision Consulting] Object detection and distance measurement on RZ/V2H
    

RZ/V AI Web

2026.1.23

• Partner Applications on Community Page is updated.

  • [Ignitarium] MoveIt demonstration on RZ/V2H
    

Video

2026.1.23

• RZ/V2N AI System Evaluation Environment Introduction Video is released.

  • Software introduction video for AI, ISP, and H.264 encoding evaluation.

RZ/V AI Applications v6.20 & RZ/V2H AI SDK v6.00

2026.1.13

• RZ/V AI Applications v6.20 is released.

  • 55 applications supported RZ/V2H AI SDK v6.00.
  • Added 1 new application.
    • Analog Meter Reader (Industrial)
  • Updated AI models used in following applications.
    • Driver Monitoring System (Industrial)
    • Driving Support with Road Lane Segmentation (Smart City)
    • Visual Walking Support (Smart City)

• RZ/V2H AI SDK v6.00 is released.

  • Supported DRP-AI TVM v2.5.1.
    
  • Updated RZ/V2H Linux VLP to v4.0.1.
  • Updated Graphics Library to v4.1.2.6.
  • Updated Video Codec Library to v4.1.3.1.
  • Updated OpenCV Accelerator to v1.40.
  • Updated DRP-AI Driver to v2.20.

RZ/V AI Web

2026.1.13

• Partner Applications on Community Page is updated.

  • [Nota AI®] Nota Crowd Counting
    

RZ/V AI Web

2025.12.23

• RZ/V AI Applications Customize Guide is published.

  • Users can check following content.
    • How to replace a Transformer-based AI model

RZ/V AI Web

2025.12.17

• RZ/V Reference Applications page is updated.

  • Following reference application is added.
    • Dashcam System Control Reference

e² studio for RZ/V2H, RZ/V2N & RZ/V2L - AI Navigator Quick Start Guide

2025.10.31

• AI Navigator v2.1.0 is released.

  • Users can use RZ/V AI TLT v6.00.

RZ/V AI Applications v6.10

2025.10.10

• RZ/V AI Applications v6.10 is released.

  • 37 applications supported RZ/V2N AI SDK v6.00.
  • Updated AI models used in 11 applications.

RZ/V AI Web

2025.10.10

• RZ/V Reference Applications page is published.

  • Users can check following reference applications provided by Renesas.
    • Dual Camera Video Encode + AI Reference
    • Face mosaic application
    • Lens distortion correction application

RZ/V AI Web

2025.9.5

• Community Page is updated.

  • [Irida Labs] Number-Plate Recognition (ANPR) on RZ/V2H is added.

RZ/V AI Web

2025.8.28

• Community Page is updated.

  • [Renesas] Face mosaic application is added.
  • [Renesas] Lens distortion correction application is added.

RZ/V AI Transfer Learning Tool v6.00

2025.7.31

• RZ/V AI Transfer Learning Tool v6.00 is released.

  • Supported AI Applications v6.00 for RZ/V2H, RZ/V2N and RZ/V2L.
  • Supported 50 AI Applications.

RZ/V AI Web

2025.7.31

• Reference is updated.

  • RZ/V2N ROS2 Package is released.

RZ/V AI Web

2025.7.11

• Developer's Guide is updated.

  • Added how to modify the memory map for RZ/V2H and RZ/V2N.
  • Added how to change the DDR size for RZ/V2H and RZ/V2N.

RZ/V AI Applications v6.00 & RZ/V2N AI SDK v6.00

2025.6.30

• RZ/V AI Applications v6.00 is released.

  • 18 applications supported RZ/V2N AI SDK v6.00.

• RZ/V2N AI SDK v6.00 is released.

  • Supported DRP-AI TVM v2.5.1.
    
  • Updated RZ/V2N Linux BSP to v2.0.0.
    
  • Updated Graphics Library to v4.1.2.4.
    
  • Updated Video Codec Library to v4.3.3.0.
    
  • Updated OpenCV Accelerator to v1.30.
    
  • Updated DRP-AI Driver to v1.30.
    
  • Supported OpenMP v13.3.0.
    

e² studio for RZ/V2H, RZ/V2N & RZ/V2L - AI Navigator Quick Start Guide

2025.6.30

• AI Navigator v2.0.0 is released.

  • Users can develop more AI Applications using RZ/V AI Applications v5.20 and the corresponding environment.
    The supported AI Applications are listed at the top of the guide.

Videos

2025.6.23

• RZ/V2N AI Applications Tutorial Video - Getting Started v5.20 is released.

  • Users can learn the content of Getting Started in the video.
  • Based on RZ/V2N AI SDK v5.00.

• RZ/V AI Applications Video is updated.

  • Added sample use-case videos for following AI Applications.
    • RZ/V2N: Conference Room Usage Monitor (Smart Building)

• How to Use RZ/V AI Application Demo Video is released.

  • Users can learn how to write the Demo SD card image using balenaEtcher.

RZ/V2H AI Applications Demo v5.20

2025.6.16

• RZ/V2H AI Applications Demo v5.20 is released.

  • Supported RZ/V AI Applications v5.20.
    • Updated AI models used in following applications.
      • Multi-Camera Parking Lot Management
      • Multi-Camera Vehicle Detector
      • Car Accident Prevention Alert
    • Added 4 applications.
  • Supported log display functionality.

RZ/V AI Applications v5.20

2025.5.9

• RZ/V AI Applications v5.20 is released.

  • Supported RZ/V2H AI SDK v5.20.
  • Added RZ/V2H and RZ/V2N support for 1 application.
  • Added 3 new applications.
  • Improved UX of 2 applications.

e² studio for RZ/V2H, RZ/V2N & RZ/V2L - AI Navigator Quick Start Guide

2025.5.9

• AI Navigator v1.3.0 is released.

  • Users can develop more AI Applications for RZ/V2N with the latest environment.
    The supported AI Applications are listed at the top of the guide.

RZ/V AI Web

2025.5.9

• Community page is published.

  • Users can check Partner Applications and other sample applications.

RZ/V2H AI SDK v5.20

2025.3.31

• RZ/V2H AI SDK v5.20 is released.

  • Updated RZ/V2H Linux BSP to v1.0.2.
    
  • Updated Graphics Library to v3.1.2.3.
    
  • Updated Video Codec Library to v3.3.3.2.
    
  • Updated OpenCV Accelerator to v1.20.
    
  • Updated DRP-AI Driver to v1.20.
    
  • Supported OpenMP v8.3.0.
    
  • Supported offline build of RZ/V2H AI SDK Source Code.
    

RZ/V2N AI Applications Demo v5.10

2025.3.31

• RZ/V2N AI Applications Demo v5.10 is released.

  • Supported AI Applications v5.10.
    
  • Supported log display functionality.
    

AI Applications v5.10 & RZ/V2N AI SDK v5.00

2025.3.11

• AI Applications v5.10 is released.

  • Added RZ/V2N Evaluation Board Kit support for 51 applications.
    
  • Updated the AI model used in 3 applications.
    • Multi-Camera Parking Lot Management
    • Multi-Camera Vehicle Detector
    • Car Accident Prevention Alert
  • Supported RZ/V2N AI SDK v5.00.
    

• RZ/V2N AI SDK v5.00 is released.

  • Supported DRP-AI TVM v2.3.0.
    
  • Supported RZ/V2N Linux BSP v1.0.0.
    
  • Supported Graphics Library Unrestricted Version v3.1.2.3.
    
  • Supported Video Codec Library v3.3.3.1.
    
  • Supported OpenCV Accelerator v1.10.
    

e² studio for RZ/V2H & RZ/V2L - AI Navigator Quick Start Guide

2025.2.7

• AI Navigator Quick Start Guide is updated.

  • Users can develop more AI Applications for RZ/V2H with the latest environment.
    The supported AI Applications are listed at the top of the guide.
    

RZ/V AI Applications Video

2024.12.20

• RZ/V AI Applications Video is released.

  • Added sample use-case videos for following AI Applications.
    • Defense Wild Animals for Crop (Agriclture)
    • Conference Room Usage Monitor (Smart Building)
    • Access Control (Industrial)

RZ/V2H, RZ/V2L AI Applications Demo v5.00

2024.12.6

• RZ/V2H AI Applications Demo v5.00 is released.

  • Supported AI Applications v5.00.
    • Added support for 15 applications.
  • Graphics library included is changed to the unrestricted version.
    
    • Operation time limitation is removed.

• RZ/V2L AI Applications Demo v5.00 is released.

  • Supported GUI operation.
  • Supported AI Applications v5.00.
    • All applications support both MIPI camera and USB camera input.
  • Graphics library and Video Codec library included are changed to the unrestricted version.
    
    • Operation time limitation is removed.

RZ/V2H ISP Support Package

2024.12.6

• RZ/V2H ISP Support Package for AI SDK v5.00 is released.

  • Package that can be applied to RZ/V2H AI SDK to use Built-in ISP.
    

AI Applications v5.00

2024.10.31

• AI Applications v5.00 is released.

  • Added RZ/V2H Evaluation Board Kit support for 9 applications.
    
  • Added 6 new applications for RZ/V2H.
    
  • Supported RZ/V2L AI SDK v5.00.
    
  • Supported RZ/V2H AI SDK v5.00.
    

RZ/V2L AI SDK v5.00

2024.10.31

• RZ/V2L AI SDK v5.00 is released.

  • Supported DRP-AI TVM v2.3.0.
    
  • Updated RZ/V2L Verified Linux Package to v3.0.6.
    
  • Updated RZ/V2L Graphics Library to v1.2.2.
    
  • Updated RZ/V2L Video Codec Library to v1.2.2.
    
  • Updated RZ/V2L DRP-AI Support Package to v7.50.
    

RZ/V2H AI SDK Source Code

2024.10.31

• RZ/V2H AI SDK Source Code v5.00 is updated.

  • Graphics library in the AI SDK Source Code is changed to the unrestricted version to allow secondary distribution.
    

e² studio for RZ/V2H & RZ/V2L - AI Navigator Quick Start Guide

2024.10.11

• AI Navigator v1.20 (e² studio for RZ/V2L & RZ/V2H) is released.

• AI Navigator Quick Start Guide is updated.

  • Users can develop more AI applications for RZ/V2H with the latest environment.
    

RZ MPU Security Package for RZ/V2H AI SDK v5.00 and Developer's Guide

2024.8.30

• RZ MPU Security Package for RZ/V2H AI SDK v5.00 is released.

  • This package is to add Security functions (Secure Boot, Trusted Execution Environment, Hardware Cryptographic IP, Secure Debug, Security Configurator) to RZ MPU.
    



• Developer's Guide is published for Linux developer.

  • How to boot from xSPI on RZ/V2H EVK is added.
    

RZ/V2H AI SDK v5.00

2024.8.9

• RZ/V2H AI SDK v5.00 is released.

  • Supported DRP-AI TVM v2.3.0.
    
  • Updated RZ/V2H Linux BSP.
    
  • Updated RZ/V2H Graphics Library to v1.2.2.
    
  • Updated RZ/V2H Video Codec Library to v3.1.1.
    
  • Updated RZ/V2H OpenCV Accelerator to v1.10.
    

RZ/V AI Transfer Learning Tool v4.00

2024.8.7

• RZ/V AI Transfer Learning Tool v4.00 is released.

  • Supported AI Applications v4.00 for RZ/V2H and RZ/V2L.
  • Supported 42 AI Applications.

RZ/V2H AI Applications Demo v4.00

2024.6.28

• RZ/V2H AI Applications Demo v4.00 is released.

  • Supported RZ/V2H AI SDK v4.00.
    • The size of WIC format microSD card image is 16 GB.
  • Supported 36 AI Applications.
  • Supported GUI operation.

RZ/V AI Web

2024.6.24

• RZ/V AI SDK Specification is updated.

  • Updated RZ/V2L AI SDK Specification, i.e. Linux Components.
  • Updated RZ/V2H AI SDK Specification, i.e., Linux Conponents, Driver list and Limitation.

RZ/V AI Web Reference

2024.6.7

• Reference to related software/documentation is added.

  E.g.,
  • DRP-AI TVM
  • RZ/V2H Video Codec Library User's Manual
  • RZ/V2H OpenCV Accelerator
  • RZ/V2H ROS2 Package
  • RZ/V Multi-OS Package

AI Applications & RZ/V2H AI SDK v4.00

2024.5.31

• AI Applications v4.00 is released.

  • Added RZ/V2H Evaluation Board Kit support for 15 applications.

• RZ/V2H AI SDK v4.00 is released.

  • Supported DRP-AI TVM v2.2.1.
    
  • Changed the size of WIC format SD card image to 16GB.
    

RZ/V2H Video Codec Library for AI SDK v3.00

2024.5.17

• RZ/V2H Video Codecs Library Package v3 for AI SDK v3.00 is released.

  • Users can use RZ/V2H Video Codec Library with H.264 Enc/Dec and H.265 Enc/Dec function.

e² studio for RZ/V2H - AI Navigator Quick Start Guide

2024.4.25

• e² studio for RZ/V2H - AI Navigator Quick Start Guide is released.

  • Users can start AI Applications development with e² studio (GUI tool).

Tutorial Video - RZ/V2H Getting Started v3.00

2024.4.11

• Tutorial Video - RZ/V2H Getting Started v3.00 is released.

• Users can learn the content of Getting Started in the video.
  
• Based on RZ/V2H AI SDK v3.00.
  

AI Applications & RZ/V2H AI SDK v3.00

2024.2.29

• AI Applications v3.00 is released.

  • Added RZ/V2H Evaluation Board Kit support for 21 applications.

• RZ/V2H AI SDK v3.00 is released.

e² studio for RZ/V2L - AI Navigator Quick Start Guide

2024.2.29

• e² studio for RZ/V2L - AI Navigator Quick Start Guide is released.

  • Users can start AI Applications development with e² studio (GUI tool).

e² studio for RZ/V2L and RZ/V AI Transfer Learning Tool v2.10

2024.1.26

• e² studio for RZ/V2L is released.
  

  • Users can develop AI Applications using e2 studio (GUI tool).
  • Supported 22 AI Applications.

• RZ/V AI Transfer Learning Tool v2.10 is released.
  

  • Users can re-train the AI model of AI Applications v2.10 using Transfer Learning Tool.
  • Supported 16 AI Applications.

Tutorial Video - Getting Started v2.10

2023.12.04

• Tutorial Video - Getting Started v2.10 is released.

• Users can learn the content of Getting Started in the video.
  It contains the boot demonstration using eSD bootloader.
• Based on RZ/V2L AI SDK v2.10.
  

AI Applications Demo v2.10

2023.11.30

• AI Applications Demo v2.10 is released.

  • Supported RZ/V2L AI SDK v2.10.
    Filesize is decreased to around 3.4GB since the OSS package is moved to AI SDK Source Code.
  • Added 13 AI Applications.

AI Applications & AI SDK v2.10

2023.11.10

• AI Applications v2.10 is released.

  • Added 13 Applications.

• RZ/V2L AI SDK v2.10 is released.

  • AI SDK Source Code is provided as an additional zip file.
    Users can customize Linux environment.
  • AI SDK filesize is decreased to 2.8GB, which is easier to download.

AI Applications Demo v2.00

2023.9.15

• AI Applications Demo v2.00 is released.

  • Supported RZ/V2L AI SDK v2.00.
    Operation time limit due to Graphics Library Evaluation Version/Video Codec Library Evaluation Version is extended from 3 hours to approximately 10 hours.
  • Changed to eSD Bootloader, which does not require Windows PC to write bootloader.
  • Added 17 AI Applications.

AI Applications & AI SDK v2.00

2023.8.31

• AI Applications v2.00 is released.

  • Added 15 Applications.
  • Improved AI accuracy for 8 Applications.

• RZ/V2L AI SDK v2.00 is released.

  • Operation time limit due to Graphics Library Evaluation Version/Video Codec Library Evaluation Version is extended from 3 hours to 10 hours.
  • Added support for eSD Bootloader, which does not require Windows PC to write bootloader. (Recommended boot mode)

Tutorial Video - Getting Started v1.00

2023.8.08

• Tutorial Video - Getting Started v1.00 is released.

• Users can learn the content of Getting Started in the video.

AI Applications Demo v1.00

2023.6.30

• AI Applications Demo v1.00 is released.

• Users can use AI Applications without constructing the AI SDK environment.

AI Applications & AI SDK v1.00

2023.4.23

• AI Applications v1.00 is released.

• RZ/V2L AI SDK v1.00 is released.

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