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ESP32-S3 TinyML architecture showing TFLM inference and memory layout
AI and Machine Learning · Feb 17, 2026

ESP32-S3 Edge AI in Practice: Deep Optimization of TensorFlow Lite Micro Inference Performance

Deep dive into ESP32-S3 TinyML optimization, covering TFLM setup, INT8 quantization, memory tuning, PSRAM trade-offs, and real-world performance limits.

ESP32 edge AI firmware architecture with OTA and inference workflow
Edge Computing and Data Analytics · Feb 10, 2026

ESP32 Edge AI Architecture: OTA, INT8, and Inference Guide

A deep dive into ESP32 edge AI architecture, covering OTA design, INT8 inference, memory constraints, and production considerations for long-running devices.

Tuya vs DIY IoT Development gudie
Tuya IoT · Feb 04, 2026

⁠The Real Cost of Building Your Own AIoT Platform: A CTO’s Guide to Tuya vs. DIY IoT

Tuya vs DIY IoT: Which yields better ROI? Don’t let compliance and maintenance costs kill your profit. Get the quantified comparison guide for CTOs.

esp32-chip-series-comparison
AI and Machine Learning · Jan 30, 2026

ESP32 Chip Series: Best Use Cases and Model Comparison 2026

Struggling with ESP32 chip series comparison? This clear 2026 guide maps versions to real IoT and edge AI use—save power, avoid feature bloat.

RK3566 Can Run YOLOv8 INT8 — But Only Within These Limits
Edge Computing and Data Analytics · Jan 23, 2026

RK3566 Can Run YOLOv8 INT8 — But Only Within These Limits

Real-time YOLOv8 INT8 on RK3566 is possible—if you manage execution paths, quantization effects, and model limits.

RKNN ONNX Opset Compatibility
Edge Computing and Data Analytics · Jan 15, 2026

RKNN ONNX Opset Compatibility Guide: Constraints, Failures, and Baselines for Edge NPU Deployment

RKNN ONNX opset compatibility guide: static shape, post-process outside model, fix opset for YOLOv8 NPU stability and operator mapping.

ai inventory management
AI and Machine Learning · Jan 14, 2026

AI Inventory Management and Auditing: Smarter Retail Starts with Automation and Real-Time Visibility

AI inventory management for retail. Boost demand forecasting, shelf tracking, and real-time visibility with automation.

Zigbee 4.0 and Suzi Sub-GHz Zigbee overview for industrial mesh IoT networks
IoT Protocols and Interoperability · Dec 24, 2025

Zigbee 4.0: Architecture, Suzi Sub-GHz, and Industrial Mesh Networks

Zigbee 4.0 introduces Suzi Zigbee, Sub-GHz Zigbee, and a more reliable Zigbee mesh network for industrial Zigbee network deployments.

tuya-cloud-api-integration-guide
IoT Tools and Platforms · Dec 05, 2025

Tuya Cloud API Guide: How It Works and How to Integrate It

Learn how Tuya Cloud API works, how to set up credentials, request tokens, control devices, and integrate Tuya into real IoT systems. This guide also explains what tea...

MediaPipe Gesture Recognition
AI and Machine Learning · Dec 02, 2025

Migrating MediaPipe Gesture Recognition to RKNN: From .task to RK3566 Deployment

A step-by-step guide to convert MediaPipe Gesture Recognition models to RKNN and running real-time inference on RK3566 NPU, with code and troubleshooting tips.

Illustration showing AI employee tracking in retail stores, with behavior recognition, edge AI processing, and real-time service quality insights.
AIoT SaaS Platform · Nov 28, 2025

Employee Behavior Monitoring: How Smart Retail Improves Service and Operations

Learn how AI employee tracking actually works in retail and see practical methods to improve service quality, staff safety, and store compliance with examples.

Illustration of an industrial data pipeline using Node-RED to host a Modbus Server, parse device registers, and forward telemetry to an MQTT broker.
IoT Protocols and Interoperability · Nov 25, 2025

Building a Protocol Gateway with Node-RED and Modbus Server: A Complete Pipeline from Industrial Devices to MQTT

Build a Node-RED Modbus Server and learn how a node red modbus server processes Modbus TCP data, parses registers, and sends industrial telemetry to MQTT.

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