Course Outline
Overview of Edge Artificial Intelligence
- Core definitions and fundamental principles
- Distinctions between edge processing and cloud-based AI architectures
- Operational advantages and federal use cases for edge computing
- Survey of available edge hardware and platform ecosystems
Establishing the Edge Computing Infrastructure
- Introduction to edge hardware platforms (e.g., Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson)
- Installation of requisite software and system libraries for government systems
- Configuration of development workspaces
- Hardware readiness assessment for AI model deployment
Engineering AI Models for Edge Deployment
- Survey of machine learning and deep learning frameworks suitable for resource-constrained devices
- Methodologies for model training across local and cloud environments
- Model optimization techniques for edge compatibility, including quantization and pruning
- Recommended tools and frameworks for Edge AI development (e.g., TensorFlow Lite, OpenVINO)
Deploying AI Models on Edge Hardware
- Procedural steps for deploying models across diverse edge hardware configurations
- Execution of real-time data processing and inference operations
- Monitoring protocols and lifecycle management for deployed models
- Illustrative case studies and practical implementation examples
Development of Practical AI Solutions
- Creation of AI applications for edge devices, including computer vision and natural language processing tasks
- Guided project: Construction of an intelligent surveillance camera system
- Guided project: Implementation of voice recognition capabilities on edge hardware
- Collaborative group initiatives addressing real-world operational scenarios
Performance Assessment and Optimization
- Methodologies for evaluating model efficacy on edge devices
- Utilization of diagnostic tools for monitoring and troubleshooting Edge AI applications
- Strategies for enhancing AI model efficiency and throughput
- Mitigation strategies for latency and energy consumption constraints
Integration with Internet of Things (IoT) Ecosystems
- Connectivity protocols for linking edge AI solutions with IoT sensors and devices
- Standards for communication protocols and data interoperability
- Architecture of end-to-end Edge AI and IoT systems
- Practical examples of system integration
Ethical Standards and Security Compliance
- Preservation of data privacy and security within Edge AI applications
- Identification and mitigation of algorithmic bias and fairness concerns
- Adherence to applicable regulations, standards, and government mandates for government use cases
- Best practices for the responsible and compliant deployment of AI technologies
Practical Exercises and Capstone Projects
- Development of a comprehensive Edge AI application
- Engagement with real-world projects and operational scenarios
- Collaborative group exercises
- Project presentations and performance review feedback
Executive Summary and Strategic Next Steps
Requirements
- Proficiency in artificial intelligence and machine learning principles
- Professional experience with programming languages (Python is recommended)
- Knowledge of edge computing frameworks
Target Audience
- Software engineers
- Data analytics professionals
- Technology practitioners seeking government-grade insights for government initiatives
Testimonials (3)
I really liked the end where we took the time to play around with CHAT GPT. The room was not set up the best for this- instead of one large table a couple of small ones so we could get into small groups and brainstorm would have helped
Nola - Laramie County Community College
Course - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Overview
Working from first principles in a focused way, and moving to applying case studies within the same day
Maggie Webb - Department of Jobs, Regions, and Precincts
Course - Artificial Neural Networks, Machine Learning, Deep Thinking
That it was applying real company data. Trainer had a very good approach by making trainees participate and compete