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Introduction to Edge and Agentic AI

  • Overview of agentic AI principles and edge computing contexts
  • Considerations regarding latency, privacy, and bandwidth
  • Comparative analysis of cloud-based versus edge-based agent architectures

Architecting Lightweight Agent Systems

  • Deconstructing the agent loop to suit constrained systems
  • Employing asynchronous design patterns for efficient computation
  • Striking a balance between autonomy and network connectivity

Configuring the Development Environment

  • Installing essential Python frameworks for edge AI
  • Setting up TensorFlow Lite and PyTorch Mobile
  • Establishing test environments on Raspberry Pi or comparable hardware

Executing On-Device Inference

  • Converting and quantizing models to facilitate edge deployment
  • Performing inference using TensorFlow Lite and ONNX Runtime
  • Integrating inference outputs into the agent’s decision-making cycle

Connecting Agents with Hardware and IoT Ecosystems

  • Linking sensors, actuators, and IoT modules
  • Building local data collection and processing pipelines
  • Ensuring offline capability and event-triggered responses

Optimization and System Monitoring

  • Tuning performance for low power consumption and high speed
  • Applying edge caching and model compression techniques
  • Monitoring and troubleshooting edge-based agents

Practical Project: Deploying a Lightweight Agent on Edge Hardware

  • Designing a compact autonomous agent for IoT or robotics applications
  • Implementing model inference and local logic structures
  • Testing and refining for optimal latency and reliability

Conclusion and Future Directions

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Python programming
  • Fundamental knowledge of machine learning workflows
  • Working knowledge of embedded or edge computing concepts

Target Audience

  • Embedded developers integrating AI capabilities into hardware systems
  • Edge ML engineers developing on-device inference solutions
  • Robotics teams implementing agentic AI for autonomous operations
 21 Hours

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