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C h a p t e r 3 | E d g e P r o c e s s i n g a n d A n a l y t i c s Voyager 4 Platform and Implementation Benefits The effective use of artificial intelligence necessitates tools and technologies capable of efficient real-world implementation. Analog Devices Inc. (ADI) has been at the forefront of this development, creating solutions such as the Voyager 4 Smart Condition Monitoring Sensor and the ADXL367 Nanopower Accelerometer. The Voyager 4 serves as a development platform that integrates ADI's sensing technology with the ultra- low-power MAX78000 Microcontroller with neural network hardware accelerator. This combination empowers the Voyager 4 to execute edge AI-based anomaly detection, providing a turnkey solution for implementing edge processing in condition monitoring applications. By utilising Voyager 4's edge AI capabilities, power consumption can be reduced by up to 50% when compared to an equivalent monitoring system that simply reports all gathered data. The battery life of the Voyager 4 is up to 7 years with just a couple of AA batteries." Complementing the Voyager 4 is the ADXL367 Nanopower Accelerometer, a sensor that exemplifies the energy efficiency of edge processing. With its wake-up mode that consumes just 180 nanoamps, the ADXL367 can detect motion and activate a system without draining the battery. Its ability to operate directly from a battery down to 1.1 volts makes it ideal for low-power monitoring solutions where battery life is critical. Edge processing is poised to revolutionize data management in the IoT era, offering a paradigm shift that will redefine how you harness data. By bringing computation to the data source, edge processing reduces inefficiencies and opens up new possibilities in intelligent, autonomous systems. The convergence of edge processing and AI will transform various industries, from smart cities to healthcare, enabling real-time decision-making and adaptive learning at scale. Tools like ADI's Voyager 4 and ADXL367 will play a vital role in unlocking the potential of edge processing, empowering developers to implement efficient and intelligent local data processing in IoT devices. Edge processing signifies a shift in how you perceive and interact with the world, driving the next wave of data innovation, reshaping industries, and leading us toward a smarter, more sustainable future. As you push the boundaries of IoT and AI, edge processing will serve as the catalyst for new possibilities. 11 Engineering Reliable Industrial Automation With Sensor Fusion