Edge AI: Intelligent Inference at the Edge
Edge AI: Intelligent Inference at the Edge Edge AI brings artificial intelligence processing closer to where data is created—sensors, cameras, and mobile devices. Instead of sending every event to a distant server, the device itself can analyze the signal and decide what to do next. This reduces delay, supports offline operation, and keeps sensitive information closer to the source. Prime benefits: Low latency for real-time decisions Lower bandwidth and cloud costs Improved privacy and data control Greater resilience in patchy networks How it works: A small, optimized model runs on the device or in a nearby gateway. Data from sensors is preprocessed, then fed to the model. The result is a lightweight inference, often followed by a concise action or a sending of only essential data to a central system. If needed, a larger model in the cloud can be used for periodic updates or rare checks. ...