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Figure 1: Edge Impulse provides a complete comprehensive platform for microcontroller ML development. (Source: Edge Impulse)
Typical ML applications for Edge Impulse include predictive maintenance, asset tracking and monitoring, and human and animal
sensing in industrial, logistics, and healthcare markets.
Edge Impulse subscribes to the code of conduct of the Responsible AI Institute. It requires users to sign a license that their application
does not involve criminal, surveillance, or defence-based usage.
Figure 2 illustrates the model-testing feature of Edge Impulse. In this example, an STMicroelectronics MCU is used with a digital
microphone to recognise two words: house and zero. The model-testing output shows the probability percentage for each word,
background noise, and other unclassified words.
Figure 3: The Fraunhofer AI for Embedded Systems (AIfES) library function. (Source: Fraunhofer Institute for Microelectronic Circuits
and Systems)
Next Steps to TinyML Implementation
In this article, we've highlighted three ML libraries and platforms suitable for the rapid development and deployment of edge-based
TinyML applications. The prospect of developing an embedded ML IIoT application for edge deployment is a daunting task. However,
the resources and workflows greatly simplify the complexities of neural networks and the need for an in-depth understanding of data
science principles.
The next steps in this process involve learning about different microcontroller platforms and evaluation kits supported by the
development resources mentioned here. With relatively few extra components, a simple low-power microcontroller evaluation board, a
sensor, and the resources highlighted, you can have a working TinyML demonstration in less than an hour.
About the Author
Part of Mouser's EMEA team in Europe, Mark joined Mouser Electronics in July 2014 having previously held senior marketing roles at
RS Components. Prior to RS, Mark spent 8 years at Texas Instruments in Applications Support and Technical Sales roles and holds a
first class Honours Degree in Electronic Engineering from Coventry University.