Edge Impulse Features
Edge Impulse provides FIRST teams with powerful tools to streamline AI development—no PhD required.
🏷️ AI-Assisted Labeling
Labeling hundreds of images is tedious. Edge Impulse speeds this up significantly.
Key Features
- Auto-Labeling: Pre-trained models suggest bounding boxes automatically
- Smart Suggestions: After 20-30 manual labels, the system learns your patterns
- Batch Operations: Copy labels across similar images with keyboard shortcuts
- Labeling Queue: Organized workflow tracks progress and ensures nothing is missed
Time Saver
Label 20-30 images manually, then let AI assist with the rest. Review and correct suggestions—saves hours of work!
⚙️ Model Optimization
Edge Impulse automatically optimizes models for your Rubik Pi and is automatically supported on PhotonVision (no extra steps required)
Quantization (INT8)
- 4x Smaller: Reduced file size for faster loading
- Faster Inference: Integer math is faster than floating-point
- Minimal Accuracy Loss: Typically <1-2% reduction
Hardware Optimization
- Automatically optimized for RUBIK Pi 3
- Takes advantage of NPU acceleration
- No manual tuning required
🔄 Version Control
Track and compare model versions:
- 📝 Change History: What changed between versions
- 📊 Performance Comparison: Side-by-side metrics
- ⏮️ Rollback: Revert to previous versions if needed
- 📈 Progress Tracking: See improvement over time
Why Edge Impulse for FIRST?
| Benefit | Impact |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Low Barrier | No AI expertise required |
| ⚡ Fast Development | Hours, not weeks |
| 💻 PhotonVision Optimized | Works with PhotonVision |
| 🤝 FIRST Support | Resources specifically for teams |
| 🚀 Focus on Strategy | Not infrastructure |
Getting Started
Ready to use these features? Head to the tutorial section for a complete step-by-step guide!
Next: Follow our comprehensive tutorial to create your first object detection model.