§ Guides
Edge AI, explained for the people building it.
Vendor-neutral guides to the decisions that actually matter when you put AI on a device — sizing, power, form factor, and operating systems. No fluff, no lock-in.
How to choose an edge AI module
A 7-step selection guide: model, frame rate, power budget, thermals, OS, lifecycle, and lock-in.
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How many TOPS do I need for object detection?
A practical sizing table mapping model, resolution, and frame rate to a realistic TOPS band.
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TOPS per watt: the real edge AI metric
Why performance-per-watt beats raw TOPS for fanless and battery-powered edge devices.
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What is a System-on-Module? SoM vs SBC vs SoC
A plain-English definition and a comparison of SoM, SBC, and SoC for embedded design.
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Zephyr vs Yocto vs bare-metal for edge AI
How to choose an operating model for an edge AI device — and how to run more than one per module.
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