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Course Outline

Foundamentals of Edge AI in Industrial Contexts

  • The significance of edge computing in manufacturing workflows.
  • Practical applications in machine vision, predictive maintenance, and process control.

Hardware Platforms and Device-Level Limitations

  • Survey of prevalent edge hardware options (Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, Intel NUC).
  • Key considerations for processing power, memory, and energy efficiency.
  • Selecting the optimal platform based on specific application needs.

Edge-Focused Model Development and Optimization

  • Techniques for model compression, pruning, and quantization.
  • Utilizing TensorFlow Lite and ONNX for embedded system integration.

Computer Vision and Sensor Fusion at the Edge

  • Implementing edge-based visual inspection and continuous monitoring.
  • Aggregating data from diverse sensors (vibration, temperature, cameras).
  • Real-time anomaly detection using Edge Impulse.

Communication Protocols and Data Exchange

  • Employing MQTT for robust industrial messaging.
  • Interfacing with SCADA, OPC-UA, and PLC systems.

Deployment and Field Validation

  • Packaging and deploying optimized models onto edge devices.
  • Performance monitoring and managing software updates.
  • Case study: Implementing real-time decision loops with local actuation.

Scaling and Maintaining Edge AI Ecosystems

  • Strategies for managing large-scale edge device fleets.
  • Executing remote updates and establishing model retraining cycles.
  • Lifecycle planning for industrial-grade deployments.

Conclusion and Future Directions

Requirements

  • Solid grasp of embedded systems or IoT architectural principles.
  • Proficiency in Python or C/C++ programming languages.
  • Established knowledge of machine learning model development processes.

Target Audience

  • Embedded system developers.
  • Industrial IoT engineering teams.
 21 Hours

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