The idea of using a Raspberry Pi to run OpenClaw makes no sense 20.02.2026

Raspberry Pi, the British micro-computer maker, experienced a significant surge in its share price, rising approximately 90 percent over a few days, attributed to an X post suggesting the AI agent OpenClaw could drive demand for its single-board computers. This rally occurred despite security experts warning that OpenClaw, formerly Clawdbot, is an "infostealer malware disguised as an AI personal assistant" and poses security risks if run on personal devices. While the idea of using a low-power device like a Raspberry Pi for OpenClaw was proposed as a safer alternative, the article argues this is no longer practical due to increased Raspberry Pi prices, with a top-spec Raspberry Pi 5 now costing over $200, and its hardware limitations for running local large language models.















