New ElektorMag spotlights edge AI in guest edition by Edge Impulse

Elektor has recently unveiled a special 124-page edition of ElektorMag in collaboration with Edge Impulse, a Qualcomm company, offering readers an in-depth exploration of the rapidly evolving world of edge AI. This edition is packed with hands-on projects, detailed tutorials, and expert advice on topics such as motion recognition, voice interfaces, and emerging vision-language models, all centered around the deployment of efficient machine learning directly onto hardware.

Mike Senese, Head of Content at Edge Impulse, reflects on the significance of this moment for edge AI, stating, "This year has marked a pivotal shift for edge AI. We are witnessing its impact in meetings, conferences, and real-world applications. Major customers are launching products enabled by Edge Impulse, while global industry leaders are increasingly focusing on intelligence at the edge."

The guest-edited edition is designed to empower engineers, makers, and students with practical resources to delve into embedded intelligence, ranging from optimizing inference performance on microcontrollers to creating their initial end-to-end ML workflows. The featured projects cover a wide array of topics, including keyword spotting, vision language models for edge devices, smart appliance control, PCB defect detection, and more.

C. J. Abate, Elektor’s Director of Content and Engineer, emphasizes the importance of this collaboration, stating, "Platforms like Edge Impulse have democratized access to edge AI for every engineer, maker, and student, opening up new possibilities for innovation and learning."

Inside this special edition, readers can explore a plethora of projects, tutorials, and in-depth articles. Some highlights include an introduction to Edge AI, a deep dive into Edge Impulse Studio for building and deploying AI models, tutorials on keyword spotting and motion recognition, insights into the future of AI at the edge, reviews of cutting-edge devices like the Thundercomm Rubik Pi 3, and practical guides on object detection and power efficiency in edge AI devices.

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For those interested in further exploring edge AI topics, both eeNews Europe and Elektor serve as valuable resources, offering a wealth of content including projects, tutorials, and news updates. Elektor Gold and Green Members have the opportunity to delve deeper into these subjects throughout the year, with full access to Elektor’s online library and a 10% discount on various products in the Elektor Store. Join the Elektor community today to stay informed and engaged in the world of edge AI!