The Raspberry Pi is a series of small single-board computers developed in the United Kingdom by the Raspberry Pi Foundation to promote teaching of basic computer science in schools and in developing countries. The original model became far more popular than anticipated, selling outside its target market for uses such as robotics. It now is widely used even in research projects, such as for weather monitoring because of its low cost and portability. It does not include peripherals (such as keyboards and mice) or cases. However, some accessories have been included in several official and unofficial bundles.
The organisation behind the Raspberry Pi consists of two arms. The first two models were developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation. After the Pi Model B was released, the Foundation set up Raspberry Pi Trading, with Eben Upton as CEO, to develop the third model, the B+. Raspberry Pi Trading is responsible for developing the technology while the Foundation is an educational charity to promote the teaching of basic computer science in schools and in developing countries.
The Raspberry Pi is one of the best-selling British computers. As of 2019, more than thirty million board have been sold. Most Pis are made in a Sony factory in Pencoed, Wales, while others are made in China and Japan.
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| The Raspberry Pi Zero, model first introduced in 2015 |
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| The Raspberry Pi 3 B+, introduced in 2018 |
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| The Raspberry Pi 4 B, introduced in 2019 |
Alex Fox
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