Edge AI is at home in the fields of artificial intelligence, automation and the Internet of Things.
The term "edge AI" stands for artificial intelligence (AI) that does not run in a central cloud, but directly at the "edge" of a network - for example on a device such as a camera, a sensor or a smartphone. This means that edge AI analyses data immediately where it is generated and makes decisions independently. An important advantage is speed, as the information does not have to be sent to a remote server first. Edge AI also protects sensitive data because it does not have to leave the device.
An understandable example: In a modern factory, cameras with Edge AI recognise faulty products during production and sort them out automatically - without having to rely on an internet connection. This saves time, costs and increases quality. Edge AI therefore ensures that machines and devices can react faster and more reliably, which is becoming increasingly important, especially in industry and everyday life.