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 Duration 14 hours

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Overview of Edge AI and the Ascend 310

  • Insights into Edge AI: key trends, limitations, and applications
  • Architecture of the Huawei Ascend 310 chip and its compatible toolchain
  • The role of CANN in the edge AI deployment hierarchy

Preparing and Converting Models

  • Exporting trained models from TensorFlow, PyTorch, and MindSpore
  • Utilizing ATC to transform models into OM format for Ascend hardware
  • Managing unsupported operations and implementing lightweight conversion techniques

Creating Inference Pipelines with AscendCL

  • Employing the AscendCL API to execute OM models on the Ascend 310
  • Pre/post-processing of inputs/outputs, memory management, and device oversight
  • Implementation within embedded containers or minimal runtime environments

Optimizing for Edge Limitations

  • Minimizing model size and adjusting precision (FP16, INT8)
  • Leveraging the CANN profiler to pinpoint performance bottlenecks
  • Managing memory structure and data streaming for optimal performance

Deployment using MindSpore Lite

  • Applying the MindSpore Lite runtime for mobile and embedded platforms
  • Evaluating MindSpore Lite against the native AscendCL pipeline
  • Bundling inference models for device-specific implementation

Edge Deployment Scenarios and Practical Examples

  • Example: Smart camera featuring an object detection model on the Ascend 310
  • Example: Real-time classification within an IoT sensor hub
  • Supervising and updating models deployed at the edge

Recap and Future Directions

Requirements

  • Prior experience with AI model creation or deployment processes
  • Fundamental understanding of embedded systems, Linux, and Python
  • Familiarity with deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch

Target Audience

  • Developers of IoT solutions
  • Engineers specializing in embedded AI
  • Edge system integrators and AI deployment experts

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