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 Duration 21 hours

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Foundations of Edge and Agentic AI

  • Brief introduction to agentic AI and edge computing concepts
  • Assessing latency, privacy, and bandwidth requirements
  • Comparing cloud-based versus edge-based agent architectures

Architecting Lightweight Agents

  • Simplifying agent loops for resource-limited systems
  • Employing asynchronous design for computational efficiency
  • Striking a balance between autonomy and network connectivity

Preparing the Development Environment

  • Setting up Python libraries for edge AI applications
  • Configuring TensorFlow Lite and PyTorch Mobile
  • Establishing test environments on Raspberry Pi or comparable devices

Executing On-Device Inference

  • Model conversion and quantization strategies for edge deployment
  • Running inference via TensorFlow Lite and ONNX Runtime
  • Weaving inference outputs into agent decision-making cycles

Connecting Agents to Hardware and IoT

  • Linking sensors, actuators, and IoT modules
  • Building local data ingestion and processing pipelines
  • Implementing offline capabilities and event-driven behaviors

Optimizing and Monitoring Performance

  • Tuning for low power consumption and high throughput
  • Applying edge caching and model compression methods
  • Tracking performance and debugging edge-based agents

Practical Exercise: Deploying a Lightweight Agent on Edge Hardware

  • Conceptualizing a small autonomous agent for IoT or robotics scenarios
  • Coding model inference and local logic components
  • Evaluating and refining for optimal latency and stability

Wrap-up and Future Directions

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Python programming
  • Foundational knowledge of machine learning workflows
  • Awareness of embedded systems and edge computing principles

Target Audience

  • Embedded developers integrating AI capabilities into hardware systems
  • Edge ML engineers crafting on-device inference solutions
  • Robotics teams implementing agentic AI for autonomous functions

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