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Introduction to Edge AI

  • Defining Edge AI and its fundamental concepts
  • Distinguishing between Edge AI and cloud-based AI
  • Exploring the advantages and common use cases of Edge AI
  • A broad overview of available edge devices and platforms

Configuring the Edge Environment

  • Overview of key edge devices (such as Raspberry Pi and NVIDIA Jetson)
  • Installation of essential software and libraries
  • Setting up the development environment
  • Preparing hardware for AI workload deployment

Creating AI Models for Edge Deployment

  • Survey of machine learning and deep learning architectures suited for edge devices
  • Methods for training models in both local and cloud settings
  • Optimisation techniques for edge compatibility (including quantization and pruning)
  • Utilisation of development tools and frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow Lite, OpenVINO)

Deploying AI Models on Edge Hardware

  • Procedures for deploying AI models across different edge hardware types
  • Executing real-time data processing and inference on edge devices
  • Monitoring and managing models post-deployment
  • Reviewing practical examples and industry case studies

Practical AI Solutions and Projects

  • Creating AI applications for edge contexts (e.g., computer vision and natural language processing)
  • Hands-on project: Constructing a smart camera system
  • Hands-on project: Deploying voice recognition on edge devices
  • Collaborative group projects simulating real-world scenarios

Performance Assessment and Optimisation

  • Techniques for measuring model performance on edge devices
  • Utilising tools for monitoring and debugging Edge AI applications
  • Strategies for enhancing AI model efficiency
  • Mitigating challenges related to latency and power consumption

Integration with IoT Ecosystems

  • Linking Edge AI solutions with IoT devices and sensor networks
  • Understanding communication protocols and data exchange mechanisms
  • Constructing end-to-end Edge AI and IoT solutions
  • Examples of practical integrations

Ethical and Security Implications

  • Safeguarding data privacy and security in Edge AI contexts
  • Mitigating bias and ensuring fairness in AI models
  • Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards
  • Adopting best practices for responsible AI deployment

Hands-On Projects and Exercises

  • Developing a comprehensive Edge AI application
  • Engaging with real-world project scenarios
  • Participating in collaborative group exercises
  • Presenting projects and receiving constructive feedback

Requirements

  • A solid understanding of AI and machine learning principles.
  • Practical experience with programming languages (Python is advised).
  • General familiarity with edge computing concepts.

Target Audience

  • Software developers
  • Data scientists
  • Technology enthusiasts
 14 Hours

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