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This literature review explores continual learning methods for on-device training in the context of neural networks (NNs) and decision trees (DTs) for classification tasks on smart environments. We highlight key constraints, such as data…

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Millimeter-scale embedded sensing systems have unique advantages over larger devices as they are able to capture, analyze, store, and transmit data at the source while being unobtrusive and covert. However, area-constrained systems pose…

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This paper presents an adaptive framework for edge inference based on a dynamically configurable transformer-powered deep joint source channel coding (DJSCC) architecture. Motivated by a practical scenario where a resource constrained edge…

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The proliferation of smart and autonomous systems has motivated a shift toward executing intelligence directly on edge devices. This shift becomes particularly challenging for zero-energy devices (ZEDs), where severe constraints on memory,…

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Tiny machine learning (TinyML), executing AI workloads on resource and power strictly restricted systems, is an important and challenging topic. This brief firstly presents an extremely tiny backbone to construct high efficiency CNN models…

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This paper investigates the effectiveness of small language models (SLMs) for agentic tasks (function/tool/API calling) with a focus on running agents on edge devices without reliance on cloud infrastructure. We evaluate SLMs using the…

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Edge computing allows more computing tasks to take place on the decentralized nodes at the edge of networks. Today many delay sensitive, mission-critical applications can leverage these edge devices to reduce the time delay or even to…

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Although deep neural networks are typically computationally expensive to use, technological advances in both the design of hardware platforms and of neural network architectures, have made it possible to use powerful models on edge devices.…

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The emergence of multiple sensory devices on or near a human body is uncovering new dynamics of extreme edge computing. In this, a powerful and resource-rich edge device such as a smartphone or a Wi-Fi gateway is transformed into a personal…

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Deep Learning approaches based on Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) are extensively utilized and very successful in a wide range of application areas, including image classification and speech recognition. For the execution of trained…

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The rising demand for energy-efficient edge AI systems (e.g., mobile agents/robots) has increased the interest in neuromorphic computing, since it offers ultra-low power/energy AI computation through spiking neural network (SNN) algorithms…

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The advent of edge devices dedicated to machine learning tasks enabled the execution of AI-based applications that efficiently process and classify the data acquired by the resource-constrained devices populating the Internet of Things. The…

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Edge Artificial Intelligence (Edge AI) embeds intelligence directly into devices at the network edge, enabling real-time processing with improved privacy and reduced latency by processing data close to its source. This review systematically…

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Traditionally, IoT edge devices have been perceived primarily as low-power components with limited capabilities for autonomous operations. Yet, with emerging advancements in embedded AI hardware design, a foundational shift paves the way…

Distributed, Parallel, and Cluster Computing · Computer Science 2023-11-23 Gleb Radchenko , Victoria Andrea Fill

Edge computing facilitates deep learning in resource-constrained environments, but challenges such as resource heterogeneity and dynamic constraints persist. This paper introduces AMP4EC, an Adaptive Model Partitioning framework designed to…

Distributed, Parallel, and Cluster Computing · Computer Science 2025-04-07 Guilin Zhang , Wulan Guo , Ziqi Tan , Hailong Jiang

Deep learning models are increasingly utilized on resource-constrained edge devices for real-time data analytics. Recently, Vision Transformer and their variants have shown exceptional performance in various computer vision tasks. However,…

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The convergence of artificial intelligence and edge computing has spurred growing interest in enabling intelligent services directly on resource-constrained devices. While traditional deep learning models require significant computational…

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