# AI and Connectivity at the Edge and Endpoint

- Show: [EE Times Current](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current)
- Published: 2023-10-19
- Length: 29m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-10-19-ai-and-connectivity-at-the-edge-and-endpoint
- Listen: https://podcast.show/aspencore/episode/120869272/

## Summary

Kaushal Vora and Mo Dogar from Renesas discuss the convergence of AI and IoT (AIoT) at the edge, distinguishing between resource-intensive generative AI and predictive AI suited for constrained endpoint devices. They highlight Renesas' acquisition of Reality AI and its AutoML toolchain, which allows embedded engineers to optimize machine learning models for microcontrollers without adding hardware sensors, as demonstrated in washer and battery management use cases. The guests explain how decentralizing intelligence reduces latency, power consumption, and security risks by performing inference locally on devices like the RH850 microcontroller.

## Chapters

- [0:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-10-19-ai-and-connectivity-at-the-edge-and-endpoint#t=3) Introduction: Kaushal Vora and Mo Dogar from Renesas
- [3:39](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-10-19-ai-and-connectivity-at-the-edge-and-endpoint#t=219) Generative vs. Predictive AI at the Edge
- [8:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-10-19-ai-and-connectivity-at-the-edge-and-endpoint#t=496) The Convergence of IoT and AI (AIoT)
- [11:46](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-10-19-ai-and-connectivity-at-the-edge-and-endpoint#t=706) Decentralized Intelligence and Latency Constraints
- [16:06](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-10-19-ai-and-connectivity-at-the-edge-and-endpoint#t=966) System-Level AI: Power, Security, and Vision
- [18:34](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-10-19-ai-and-connectivity-at-the-edge-and-endpoint#t=1114) Renesas Strategy and Reality AI Acquisition
- [22:55](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-10-19-ai-and-connectivity-at-the-edge-and-endpoint#t=1375) Computer Vision, Voice, and Pre-trained Models
- [25:17](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/ee-times-current/2023-10-19-ai-and-connectivity-at-the-edge-and-endpoint#t=1517) Bridging AI and Embedded Development with e2 Studio

## Topics

- [Embedded firmware](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/embedded-firmware)
- [Microcontrollers & dev platforms](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/microcontrollers-and-platforms)
- [AI & machine learning](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/ai-and-machine-learning)
- [Connected products & IoT](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/connected-products-and-iot)
- [Security & privacy](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/security-and-privacy)

## Most relevant to

large enterprises

## Mentioned

- Renesas (company)
- Reality AI (company)
- e2 Studio (tool)
- RH850 (chip)
- Alexa (product)
- MATLAB (tool)

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