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 Duration 21 hours

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Introduction to Edge AI in Industrial Contexts

  • The significance of edge computing in manufacturing workflows
  • Contrasting edge solutions with cloud-based AI architectures
  • Practical applications in machine vision, predictive maintenance, and control systems

Hardware Platforms and Device-Level Limitations

  • Survey of prevalent edge hardware (Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, Intel NUC)
  • Critical factors regarding processing power, memory, and energy consumption
  • Strategically selecting the optimal platform for specific application requirements

Model Development and Edge Optimization

  • Techniques for model compression, pruning, and quantization
  • Employing TensorFlow Lite and ONNX for embedded deployment
  • Balancing model accuracy against inference speed in resource-constrained environments

Computer Vision and Sensor Fusion on the Edge

  • Implementing edge-based visual inspection and continuous monitoring
  • Fusing data streams from diverse sensors (vibration, temperature, cameras)
  • Achieving real-time anomaly detection utilizing Edge Impulse

Communication and Data Interoperability

  • Implementing MQTT for industrial messaging
  • Interfacing with SCADA, OPC-UA, and PLC systems
  • Ensuring security and resilience in edge network communications

Deployment and Field Validation

  • Packaging and deploying models onto edge devices
  • Performance monitoring and managing version updates
  • Case study: Executing a real-time decision loop with local actuation

Scaling and Sustaining Edge AI Systems

  • Strategies for managing fleets of edge devices
  • Facilitating remote updates and establishing model retraining cycles
  • Considering lifecycle factors for industrial-grade deployments

Recap and Future Pathways

Requirements

  • Foundational knowledge of embedded systems or IoT architectures
  • Programming proficiency in Python or C/C++
  • Familiarity with the development process for machine learning models

Target Audience

  • Embedded systems developers
  • Industrial IoT teams

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