Computer Vision with Embedded Machine Learning

Course Overview

Computer vision (CV) is a fascinating field of study that attempts to automate the process of assigning meaning to digital images or videos. In other words, we are helping computers see and understand the world around us! A number of machine learning (ML) algorithms and techniques can be used to accomplish CV tasks, and as ML becomes faster and more efficient, we can deploy these techniques to embedded systems.

This course, offered by a partnership among Edge Impulse, OpenMV, Seeed Studio, and the TinyML Foundation, will give you an understanding of how deep learning with neural networks can be used to classify images and detect objects in images and videos. You will have the opportunity to deploy these machine learning models to embedded systems, which is known as embedded machine learning or TinyML.

Familiarity with the Python programming language and basic ML concepts (such as neural networks, training, inference, and evaluation) is advised to understand some topics as well as complete the projects. Some math (reading plots, arithmetic, algebra) is also required for quizzes and projects. If you have not done so already, taking the "Introduction to Embedded Machine Learning" course is recommended.

This course covers the concepts and vocabulary necessary to understand how convolutional neural networks (CNNs) operate, and it covers how to use them to classify images and detect objects. The hands-on projects will give you the opportunity to train your own CNNs and deploy them to a microcontroller and/or single board computer.
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Learners can learn the following from this course:

1. Computer Vision (CV): Understand the fundamentals of CV and how to use ML algorithms and techniques to automate the process of assigning meaning to digital images or videos.
2. Embedded Machine Learning (TinyML): Learn how to deploy ML models to embedded systems and gain an understanding of deep learning with neural networks.
3. Python Programming: Become familiar with the Python programming language and basic ML concepts such as neural networks, training, inference, and evaluation.
4. Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs): Gain an understanding of the concepts and vocabulary necessary to understand how CNNs operate, and learn how to use them to classify images and detect objects.

[Applications]
Upon completion of this course, participants should have a better understanding of how to use deep learning with neural networks to classify images and detect objects in images and videos. They should also have the skills to deploy these machine learning models to embedded systems. Participants should be able to apply these skills to their own projects and use them to create their own computer vision applications.

[Career Paths]
1. Computer Vision Engineer: Computer vision engineers are responsible for developing and deploying computer vision algorithms and systems. They must have a strong understanding of computer vision, machine learning, and embedded systems. They must also be able to design and implement efficient algorithms and systems that can be deployed to embedded systems. As the demand for computer vision applications increases, the need for computer vision engineers is expected to grow.

2. Machine Learning Engineer: Machine learning engineers are responsible for developing and deploying machine learning algorithms and systems. They must have a strong understanding of machine learning, computer vision, and embedded systems. They must also be able to design and implement efficient algorithms and systems that can be deployed to embedded systems. As the demand for machine learning applications increases, the need for machine learning engineers is expected to grow.

3. Embedded Systems Engineer: Embedded systems engineers are responsible for developing and deploying embedded systems. They must have a strong understanding of embedded systems, computer vision, and machine learning. They must also be able to design and implement efficient systems that can be deployed to embedded systems. As the demand for embedded systems increases, the need for embedded systems engineers is expected to grow.

4. TinyML Engineer: TinyML engineers are responsible for developing and deploying TinyML applications. They must have a strong understanding of TinyML, computer vision, and machine learning. They must also be able to design and implement efficient algorithms and systems that can be deployed to embedded systems. As the demand for TinyML applications increases, the need for TinyML engineers is expected to grow.

[Education Paths]
Recommended Degree Paths:
1. Bachelor of Science in Computer Science: This degree program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of computer science fundamentals, including programming, algorithms, data structures, operating systems, and computer architecture. It also covers topics such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, and embedded systems. This degree is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in computer vision and embedded machine learning.

2. Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence: This degree program focuses on the development of intelligent systems, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics. It provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary to design, develop, and deploy AI-based systems. This degree is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in computer vision and embedded machine learning.

3. Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science: This degree program provides students with an in-depth understanding of computer science fundamentals, including programming, algorithms, data structures, operating systems, and computer architecture. It also covers topics such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, and embedded systems. This degree is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in computer vision and embedded machine learning research.

Developing Trends:
1. Edge Computing: Edge computing is a distributed computing paradigm that brings computation and data storage closer to the edge of the network, where data is generated and consumed. This technology is becoming increasingly important for computer vision and embedded machine learning applications, as it allows for faster and more efficient processing of data.

2. Autonomous Systems: Autonomous systems are systems that are capable of performing tasks without human intervention. This technology is becoming increasingly important for computer vision and embedded machine learning applications, as it allows for more efficient and accurate processing of data.

3. Deep Learning: Deep learning is a subset of machine learning that uses neural networks to learn from large amounts of data. This technology is becoming increasingly important for computer vision and embedded machine learning applications, as it allows for more accurate and efficient processing of data.