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Course Outline

Introduction to Edge AI in Industrial Settings

  • Why edge computing is vital in manufacturing
  • Comparison with cloud-based AI approaches
  • Practical use cases in visual inspection, predictive maintenance, and process control

Hardware Platforms and Device-Level Constraints

  • Overview of common edge hardware platforms (Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, Intel NUC)
  • Considerations for processing power, memory, and energy consumption
  • Selecting the appropriate platform based on application requirements

Model Development and Optimisation for Edge Deployment

  • Techniques for model compression, pruning, and quantisation
  • Using TensorFlow Lite and ONNX for embedded deployment
  • Balancing accuracy and speed in resource-constrained environments

Computer Vision and Sensor Fusion at the Edge

  • Edge-based visual inspection and continuous monitoring
  • Integrating data from multiple sensors (vibration, temperature, cameras)
  • Real-time anomaly detection using Edge Impulse

Communication and Data Exchange

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

Deployment and Field Testing

  • Packaging and deploying models on edge devices
  • Monitoring performance and managing updates effectively
  • Case study: real-time decision loop with local actuation

Scaling and Maintenance of Edge AI Systems

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

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid understanding of embedded systems or IoT architectures
  • Practical experience with Python or C/C++ programming
  • Familiarity with machine learning model development

Target Audience

  • Embedded systems developers
  • Industrial IoT teams
 21 Hours

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