Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been making immense strides in various fields over the years, and with these advancements in technology, its applications are increasing day by day. One of the technologies making significant progress in this field is the Google Edge AI Tensor Processing Unit (TPU), which is a specialized hardware chip designed to support high-performance machine learning inference in low-power devices. The Google Edge AI TPU is designed to provide fast and efficient processing of machine learning models without having to rely on cloud- based infrastructure. This means that the chip is capable of handling data processing tasks on its own, without the need for internet connectivity or cloud servers, and it does so with extremely low power usage.
Estone Technology – a premier provider of x86 and ARM Embedded Boards, Industrial Computers, Touch Panel PCs and Mobile Computing Solutions – offers several products that can incorporate Google Edge AI TPU, allowing tremendous new options for companies serving a wide range of industries. Utilizing emerging AI capabilities can put these companies and their products at the forefront of their respective markets, and Estone is here to assist in making those goals a reality.
Key Benefits
One of the major advantages of using Google Edge AI TPU in Estone’s Embedded Boards and Touch Panel PCs is its speed and efficiency. This AI accelerator chip is capable of processing huge amounts of data at incredibly high speeds, which translates to faster processing times and improved efficiency, as opposed to using the CPU alone. The Google Edge AI TPU can perform up to 4 trillion operations per second using only 2 watts of power. This makes it an ideal choice for applications that require real-time data processing.
Another benefit of using Google Edge AI TPU is its security. Since the Google Edge AI TPU chip is designed to work without having to rely on cloud-based infrastructure for AI data processing, it is far less vulnerable to cyber-attacks and data breaches. This is especially important for industries that require high levels of security, such as medical devices, industrial controls and financial systems.
When it comes to latency of AI data processing, Google Edge AI TPU provides a significant improvement over traditional CPU-based systems that don’t use an AI accelerator. Since the Google Edge AI TPU chip is designed to handle machine learning inference at the edge, it reduces the amount of time required to transfer data between devices and cloud-based servers; it is exponentially faster than a device running without Google Edge AI TPU. This is achieved through the use of dedicated hardware acceleration that is specifically designed for machine learning applications, resulting in faster response times and reduced latency, which is critical for real-time applications.
Google Edge AI TPU is also highly flexible, allowing it to be used in a wide range of applications. It can be integrated into various types of hardware and software systems, making it perfect for developers who want to build custom machine learning models for their applications. For those creating these types of applications, advancements in the field of AI are occurring almost daily, and adding this TPU to a board allows those new technologies to be applied easily and efficiently.
As AI continues to advance, it is expected to have a significant impact on the way AI accelerators like Google Edge AI TPU and other hardware systems work. With the development of new algorithms and machine learning models, the performance of Google Edge AI TPU is expected to improve even further, making it an ever more powerful tool for developers. Working with Estone Technology, your company can implement these new advancements now in order to leverage the tech to its fullest extent in the future.
Key Industries and Applications
Industrial computers and Touch Panel PCs that utilize an AI accelerator like Google Edge AI TPU are currently being used in a wide range of applications across a multitude of industries. Some of the main applications that are currently utilizing Google Edge AI TPU include: Autonomous vehicles: Edge AI TPU is being used in the development of autonomous vehicles to enable real-time data processing and decision-making. The technology is used for object detection, lane detection, and other critical functions that had previously relied on human guidance.
Robotics: Edge AI TPU is being used in industrial robotics applications to enable faster and more efficient processing of sensory data. It is used for object recognition, motion detection, and other applications that require real-time data processing in order to accomplish tasks.
Healthcare: Edge AI TPU is increasingly being used in healthcare applications for medical imaging, drug discovery, and medical diagnosis. The technology is used for analyzing large datasets of medical images and other data to enable faster and more accurate diagnoses, as well as providing increased resolution and improved displays for clarity and diagnostic function.
Smart home devices: Edge AI TPU is being used in smart home devices to enable voice recognition and natural language processing. The technology is used for the complex task of analyzing human speech and understanding its meaning, along with other applications that require real-time interaction. In addition, these in-home interactions with people help to “train” these AI systems and further contribute to advancements in the technology.
Industrial automation: Edge AI TPU is being used in factory automation applications for predictive maintenance, quality control, and other critical functions. The technology can be used for analyzing sensor data from industrial equipment and predicting when maintenance is required, or to help determine when quality issues may occur.
Gaming: Edge AI TPU is being employed in casinos to take advantage of its flexibility and extreme speed. The technology allows GPUs to incorporate multi-display configurations, and it provides a robust visual experience for the user at an instantaneous rate.
Retail: Edge AI TPU is being used in these spaces for improved customer experience and better inventory management. The technology is used for facial recognition, object detection, and other applications that can enhance the shopping experience and can assist with improved tracking of inventory. It is also frequently incorporated into customer-facing touch panel kiosks for intuitive, easy-access interaction.
Estone Builds It For You
With this technology being a specialty of Estone, these boards can be integrated into clients’ devices to help them operate to their fullest functions. The EMB-2237-AI is a Pico-ITX board that is specially-designed for artificial intelligence, featuring a m.2 PCIe slot that supports Google Edge AI TPU for high-performance industrial machine learning. The board features a Power over Ethernet (PoE) port, and is targeted to satisfy diverse applications demanding a robust yet compact computing capability.
Utilizing Google Edge AI TPU in your device provides numerous advantages. As detailed above, this feature greatly improves efficiency and enhances user experience, which, in the end, improves your revenue. By incorporating this AI accelerator into your board right from the start, you’ll also have a faster time to market, and your device will possess incredible, built-in flexibility for future features and updates.
Estone Technology has harnessed decades of experience to become a leader in Touch Panel PCs, Industrial Computers and Embedded Boards, allowing them to observe the trends of industry and invest in the technologies that best serve their clients. For the past several years, Estone has worked on integrating AI accelerators like Google Edge AI TPU into their products, making them a premier resource for adding this technology into your products. Contact Estone to discuss the unique requirements of your project and talk about incorporating Edge AI and these exciting new technologies into your IoT device.