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 Duration 21 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to Edge AI in Industrial Contexts

  • The strategic significance of edge computing in manufacturing
  • Comparison against cloud-centric AI architectures
  • Applications in visual inspection, predictive maintenance, and process control

Hardware Platforms and Device-Level Limitations

  • Survey of prevalent edge hardware (e.g., Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, Intel NUC)
  • Critical analysis of processing power, memory, and energy constraints
  • Selecting the optimal platform based on specific application requirements

Model Development and Optimization for Edge Environments

  • Techniques for model compression, pruning, and quantization
  • Utilizing TensorFlow Lite and ONNX for embedded execution
  • Achieving the right balance between accuracy and speed under resource constraints

Computer Vision and Sensor Fusion at the Edge

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

Communication and Data Exchange Protocols

  • Utilizing MQTT for efficient industrial messaging
  • Integration with SCADA, OPC-UA, and PLC infrastructure
  • Ensuring security and robustness in edge communication layers

Deployment and Field Validation

  • Packaging and releasing models onto edge devices
  • Performance monitoring and managing software updates
  • Case study analysis: executing real-time decision loops with local actuation

Scaling and Maintenance of Edge AI Ecosystems

  • Strategic approaches to managing distributed edge devices
  • Implementing remote updates and iterative model retraining cycles
  • Addressing lifecycle requirements for industrial-grade reliability

Summary and Future Directions

Requirements

  • A solid foundation in embedded systems or IoT architectural patterns
  • Proficiency in Python or C/C++ programming languages
  • Prior exposure to machine learning model creation processes

Target Audience

  • Embedded software developers
  • Industrial IoT engineering teams

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