Mouser has announced a new partnership with Edge Impulse, a leading development platform that specializes in enabling machine learning on edge devices. This collaboration aims to bring advanced intelligence to a wide range of products and devices, spanning from low-power MCUs to efficient Linux CPU targets and GPUs.
By joining forces, Mouser and Edge Impulse are bridging the gap between hardware and AI/ML, leveraging the platform and tools of Edge Impulse alongside Mouser's extensive range of compatible hardware products. This partnership is expected to drive the growth of edge-based ML solutions, as well as foster innovation in open-source projects and use cases.
Customers of Mouser will now have online access to the Edge Impulse software platform through relevant product microsites. This will empower them to explore the possibilities of integrating machine learning into their designs and products. Similarly, users of Edge Impulse will benefit from access to a variety of compatible hardware, including microcontrollers and development kits available through Mouser.
"Our partnership with Edge Impulse is an exciting proposition for both companies, as well as the wider engineering community," said Kevin Hess, a representative from Mouser. "Its innovative platform is revolutionizing machine learning at the edge, making it accessible to a diverse range of users, from individuals to large corporations. Teaming up with Edge Impulse allows us to provide its users with easy access to the hardware they need, at the scale they desire."
The increasing adoption of edge machine learning and artificial intelligence across various industries highlights the importance of engineers having access to effective development platforms and suitable products. Edge Impulse, as a hardware-agnostic solution, empowers engineers and students to create ML and AI products by leveraging a wide array of hardware options to maximize potential applications.