Course Outline

Introduction to Edge AI and Model Optimization

  • Understanding edge computing and AI workloads
  • Trade-offs: performance vs. resource constraints
  • Overview of model optimization strategies

Model Selection and Pre-training

  • Choosing lightweight models (e.g., MobileNet, TinyML, SqueezeNet)
  • Understanding model architectures suitable for edge devices
  • Using pre-trained models as a base

Fine-Tuning and Transfer Learning

  • Principles of transfer learning
  • Adapting models to custom datasets
  • Practical fine-tuning workflows

Model Quantization

  • Post-training quantization techniques
  • Quantization-aware training
  • Evaluation and trade-offs

Model Pruning and Compression

  • Pruning strategies (structured vs. unstructured)
  • Compression and weight sharing
  • Benchmarking compressed models

Deployment Frameworks and Tools

  • TensorFlow Lite, PyTorch Mobile, ONNX
  • Edge hardware compatibility and runtime environments
  • Toolchains for cross-platform deployment

Hands-On Deployment

  • Deploying to Raspberry Pi, Jetson Nano, and mobile devices
  • Profiling and benchmarking
  • Troubleshooting deployment issues

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • An understanding of machine learning fundamentals
  • Experience with Python and deep learning frameworks
  • Familiarity with embedded systems or edge device constraints

Audience

  • Embedded AI developers
  • Edge computing specialists
  • Machine learning engineers focusing on edge deployment
 14 Hours

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