Embedded AI Lab - development
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The project is funded by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). The project is implemented by University of Eastern Finland.
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The project implements and demonstrates an embedded system platform utilizing artificial intelligence (AI, hereafter the platform). This platform can then be utilized, in particular, by the Northern Savo industry. The project will also produce instructions and educational material that enables the utilization of the platform. The project increases general awareness and competence related to embedded systems utilizing AI and thus increases the international competitiveness of the industry.
The project also implements a laboratory related to the platform at the Kuopio campus of the University of Eastern Finland. This laboratory facilitates the implementation and adoption of the fast prototyping cycle for the regional enterprises which is essential due to the fast progress in AI research and technology. The laboratory also facilitates regional domestication of RDI tasks that have earlier been outsourced to parties outside the Northern Savo region.
The project also enhances the local relevance of the related education of the University of Eastern Finland as well as deepens the connection between the students and industry and thus facilitates the recruitment of graduates in the region.
The adoption and implementation of the platform and the related control systems facilitate more efficient energy solutions and overall process efficiency which enable waste reduction and thus increase the international competitiveness of the industrial solutions.
The project carries out a survey of relevant industrial parties in Norther Savo who could benefit of the adoption of the platform. These parties are offered education and support related to the platform and the laboratory. The survey facilitates a new network of industrial parties utilizing the platform and embedded AI systems in general. The project also facilitates the increase of highly educated workforce in the region.
The main beneficiary of the project is the Northern Savo region industry focusing on the smart specialization strategy such as machinery and energy sectors: moving machinery and power plants as well as industry producing measurement and control solutions.