Aim
This program aims to equip professionals and researchers with practical skills to deploy AI models on edge devices, enabling real-time processing and decision-making without reliance on cloud infrastructure. Participants will learn to optimize AI models for low-power environments and develop secure, scalable edge AI solutions.
Program Objectives
- Learn Edge AI Fundamentals: Understand the core concepts and applications of edge AI.
- Optimize AI Models for Edge Deployment: Gain proficiency in techniques to compress and optimize AI models for edge devices.
- Work with AI Development Tools: Master tools like TensorFlow Lite, ONNX, and PyTorch Mobile for edge deployments.
- Develop Real-Time AI Solutions: Build and deploy AI models for real-time data processing on devices like Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, and more.
- Address Security and Privacy: Understand the challenges and solutions for secure AI deployments at the edge.
Program Structure
Module 1: Introduction to Edge AI
- Overview of Edge AI: Concepts and applications in various industries.
- Benefits of AI at the edge vs. cloud AI.
- Use cases in smart cities, healthcare, autonomous systems, and IoT.
Module 2: Edge AI Architectures and Devices
- Overview of edge devices: Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, Google Coral, Qualcomm AI Engine.
- Understanding system architectures for edge AI.
- Managing hardware constraints: Memory, power, and processing limits.
Module 3: Building and Optimizing AI Models for Edge Devices
- Model compression techniques: Pruning, quantization.
- Knowledge distillation for lightweight models.
- Frameworks for edge AI development: TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch Mobile, OpenVINO.
Module 4: Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) for Edge AI
- Lightweight CNN architectures: MobileNet, SqueezeNet, EfficientNet.
- Real-time image processing on edge devices.
- Optimizing CNNs for mobile and IoT applications.
Module 5: Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs) and NLP on Edge Devices
- Deploying NLP models like BERT and GPT on edge devices.
- AI for speech recognition and real-time language translation.
- Practical applications in voice assistants and real-time language processing.
Module 6: Model Deployment on Edge Devices
- Deploying AI models with TensorFlow Lite, ONNX Runtime.
- Edge AI deployment on NVIDIA Jetson and OpenVINO.
- Real-world application deployment on Raspberry Pi and mobile devices.
Module 7: Real-Time Inference and Streaming on Edge
- Real-time video and image analytics on edge devices.
- Object detection and tracking in real-time environments.
- Streaming data processing with AI at the edge.
Module 8: Edge AI for IoT and Smart Devices
- Integrating AI with IoT networks for smart devices.
- Use cases: Smart homes, wearables, Industry 4.0.
- Deploying AI in low-resource IoT environments.
Module 9: Security and Privacy in Edge AI
- Privacy concerns with AI at the edge.
- Secure deployment and data encryption for edge devices.
- Federated learning for privacy-preserving AI solutions.
Module 10: Energy Efficiency and Power Management for Edge AI
- Techniques for power-efficient AI inference.
- Managing resource constraints: Battery, CPU, and GPU limitations.
- Using low-power AI hardware for edge applications.
Module 11: Edge AI in Autonomous Systems
- AI for drones, self-driving cars, and robots.
- Real-time decision-making in autonomous systems using edge AI.
- Challenges and case studies in Edge AI deployment.
Final Project
- Develop and deploy an AI model on an edge device.
- Example: Build a real-time object detection system on Raspberry Pi or NVIDIA Jetson for smart surveillance or smart home applications.
Participant Eligibility
- Data Scientists: Looking to deploy AI models in hardware-constrained environments.
- AI Engineers: Focused on building efficient AI models for real-time use cases.
- Embedded Systems Developers: Interested in integrating AI into low-power edge devices.
- Researchers: Working on AI applications for autonomous systems or smart devices.
Program Outcomes
- Edge AI Deployment Skills: Master the ability to deploy and manage AI models on edge devices.
- Model Optimization: Proficiency in optimizing AI models for memory and processing constraints.
- Real-Time AI Processing: Ability to enable real-time decision-making on hardware-constrained environments.
- Security and Privacy Awareness: Deep understanding of privacy and security challenges in edge AI deployments.
Program Deliverables
- Access to e-LMS: Complete access to all course materials online.
- Real-Time Projects: Develop and deploy AI projects on edge devices.
- Project Guidance: Mentorship and support through the project development process.
- Research Paper Opportunity: Support for publishing work related to AI deployment on edge systems.
- Final Examination: Certification awarded based on assignments, project reports, and exams.
- e-Certification: Upon successful completion of the program, receive an e-Certificate.
Future Career Prospects
- Edge AI Engineer: Focus on developing AI-driven applications for low-power devices.
- Embedded AI Developer: Specialize in deploying AI on hardware-constrained environments.
- IoT AI Specialist: Build intelligent IoT systems powered by edge AI.
- AI Systems Architect: Design and implement scalable AI solutions for smart devices.
- AI Solution Engineer for Smart Devices: Develop AI-driven products for industries like healthcare, smart homes, and manufacturing.
- AI Innovation Specialist for Edge Computing: Lead AI innovation for edge computing applications.
Job Opportunities
- Edge AI Engineer: Focus on developing AI applications for edge devices.
- Embedded AI Developer: Implement AI models in embedded systems.
- IoT AI Specialist: Integrate AI into IoT systems for smart devices.
- AI Systems Architect: Design AI systems for low-power, real-time processing.
- AI Solution Engineer for Smart Devices: Build AI solutions for industries like smart homes, healthcare, and autonomous systems.
- AI Innovation Specialist: Lead development in edge computing and AI-driven products.
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