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Course Outline

Introduction to Edge AI in Industrial Environments

  • The significance of edge computing in manufacturing
  • Contrast with cloud-based AI solutions
  • Applications in computer vision, predictive maintenance, and control systems

Hardware Platforms and Device Constraints

  • Overview of popular edge hardware (Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, Intel NUC)
  • Considerations for processing power, memory, and energy consumption
  • Choosing the appropriate platform for specific applications

Model Development and Optimization for Edge Deployment

  • Techniques for model compression, pruning, and quantization
  • Utilizing TensorFlow Lite and ONNX for embedded deployment
  • Balancing accuracy against speed in resource-limited settings

Computer Vision and Sensor Fusion at the Edge

  • Edge-based visual inspection and monitoring systems
  • Consolidating data from various sensors (vibration, temperature, cameras)
  • Real-time anomaly detection using Edge Impulse

Communication and Data Exchange Mechanisms

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

Deployment and Field Testing Procedures

  • Packaging and deploying models onto edge devices
  • Performance monitoring and update management
  • Case study: real-time decision loops with local actuation

Scaling and Maintaining Edge AI Systems

  • Strategies for managing edge devices at scale
  • Remote updates and model retraining cycles
  • Lifecycle considerations for industrial-grade deployments

Summary and Recommended Next Steps

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of embedded systems or IoT architectures
  • Proficiency in Python or C/C++ programming
  • Familiarity with creating machine learning models

Target Audience

  • Embedded developers
  • Industrial IoT teams
 21 Hours

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