CANN for Edge AI Deployment Training Course
Huawei's Ascend CANN toolkit empowers AI inference on edge devices, such as the Ascend 310. This toolkit offers crucial tools for compiling, optimizing, and deploying models in environments with limited compute and memory resources.
This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level AI developers and integrators who aim to deploy and optimize models on Ascend edge devices using the CANN toolchain.
Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:
- Prepare and convert AI models for the Ascend 310 using CANN tools.
- Construct lightweight inference pipelines utilizing MindSpore Lite and AscendCL.
- Optimize model performance for scenarios with constrained compute and memory.
- Deploy and monitor AI applications in real-world edge use cases.
Course Format
- Interactive lectures and demonstrations.
- Hands-on lab exercises featuring edge-specific models and scenarios.
- Live deployment examples on virtual or physical edge hardware.
Course Customization Options
- To request customized training for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.
Course Outline
Introduction to Edge AI and the Ascend 310
- Overview of Edge AI: trends, constraints, and applications
- Huawei Ascend 310 chip architecture and supported toolchain
- The role of CANN within the edge AI deployment stack
Model Preparation and Conversion
- Exporting trained models from TensorFlow, PyTorch, and MindSpore
- Using ATC to convert models to the OM format for Ascend devices
- Addressing unsupported operations and employing lightweight conversion strategies
Developing Inference Pipelines with AscendCL
- Utilizing the AscendCL API to run OM models on the Ascend 310
- Input/output preprocessing, memory management, and device control
- Deploying within embedded containers or lightweight runtime environments
Optimization for Edge Constraints
- Reducing model size and tuning precision (FP16, INT8)
- Using the CANN profiler to identify bottlenecks
- Managing memory layout and data streaming for enhanced performance
Deploying with MindSpore Lite
- Using the MindSpore Lite runtime for mobile and embedded targets
- Comparing MindSpore Lite with raw AscendCL pipelines
- Packaging inference models for device-specific deployment
Edge Deployment Scenarios and Case Studies
- Case study: smart camera with object detection models on the Ascend 310
- Case study: real-time classification in an IoT sensor hub
- Monitoring and updating deployed models at the edge
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Experience with AI model development or deployment workflows
- Basic understanding of embedded systems, Linux, and Python
- Familiarity with deep learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch
Audience
- IoT solution developers
- Embedded AI engineers
- Edge system integrators and AI deployment specialists
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