Edge AI
Consultancy, Innovation, Development and Engineering
Edge AI is the combination of Edge Computing and Artificial Intelligence. Machine Learning (ML) algorithms are processed locally on an edge device rather than in the cloud or remote data centre.
With AI at the Edge, your systems can make real-time decisions with low latency, improved security and lower operational expenses. Edge AI provides you with the agility you need now and the scalability you need for tomorrow.
Our extensive knowledge of embedded systems and AI technologies makes us ideally placed to help you match technology options to your needs, navigate implementation challenges, and deliver a successful solution.
The benefits of Edge AI
Moving computations and data processing to the local device brings several advantages:
Low latency
Edge AI enables on-device decision-making, avoiding cloud delays. This delivers real-time responses essential for autonomous systems.
Data security
Processing data locally reduces exposure to breaches. Sensitive information stays on-device, lowering risk and aiding compliance.
Cost efficiency
By analysing data at the edge, Edge AI cuts cloud transmission costs, saving on bandwidth, energy, and overall operational spend.
Scalability
Edge AI scales effortlessly, supporting everything from smart homes to industrial IoT without straining central systems.
Taking AI to the Edge: Real-World Use Cases
Our Edge AI solutions bring intelligence to the edge—processing data locally, in real time, and close to where it’s needed. Here are some of the use cases we help deliver:
Presence detection
Detect human presence and movement using smart sensors and AI models.
This enables responsive automation, smarter energy use, and dynamic personalisation—such as adjusting device behaviour, delivering tailored content, or serving location-aware advertising.
Anomaly detection
Identify defects, deviations, or irregularities in real time across manufacturing lines and industrial systems.
Edge AI enables early detection of process faults or equipment issues, supporting predictive maintenance, quality control, and reduced downtime.
Remote monitoring
Continuously observe assets, environments, or equipment without relying on constant human supervision.
By processing data locally, Edge AI supports real-time alerts, autonomous responses, and bandwidth-efficient reporting from remote or distributed sites.
Edge AI Technologies
The Consult Red team are experts in the technologies that enable performant and flexible Edge AI solutions:
Edge Computing
Foundational technology that brings computation closer to the data source, reducing latency and improving speed.
Sensor Fusion
Combines data from multiple sensors to create a unified understanding of the environment, enabling more accurate AI-driven insights.
Large/Small Language Models
Advanced AI models enable edge devices to understand and process human language, improving voice interactions and automation.
Consult Red Edge AI Services
To suit wherever you are on your Edge AI adoption journey.
Edge ENABLE
We can simplify the complex, drive innovative solutions and ensure market readiness for your Edge AI product, right from the start.
Edge ENHANCE
We can help ensure your edge AI deployment meets its performance targets the first time, keeping your project on schedule and within specification.
Edge ENSURE
We can provide comprehensive testing and compliance services to validate and certify your AI-enabled products for complete peace of mind.
Choosing the right Edge AI components
When selecting an AI processing solution, it’s crucial to consider hardware selection and AI software frameworks, as both can impact the capabilities which can be supported. To help you choose, we’ve created guides covering a selection of market options.
Edge AI processors
There are a large and growing number of Edge AI processors available. Our selection guide considers the specifications, typical applications and system role as a summary of the popular options on the market.
Edge AI frameworks
Several open-source AI frameworks are on the market. Their capabilities and characteristics vary considerably depending on performance, coding language, pre-trained models, commercial support, and licensing terms.
Why Work with Red?
We have expertise in chip-to-cloud systems with a deep understanding of security, compliance, device management, analytics and user interface.
Trusted innovation partner
We’ve built strong, long-term relationships with clients in multiple industries, helping them become leaders in their fields.
End-to-end development
From research and strategy to development, compliance, scale and production, we’ve helped clients to avoid pitfalls and get to market without delay.
Making products ‘Intelligent’
We’ve accumulated experience in software and hardware design, including embedded and cloud solutions, to deliver intelligent devices and systems.
Ready to explore how Edge AI can transform your business?
Whether you’re looking for consultancy, development, or a full-stack solution, our expert team is ready to guide you every step of the way.
Contact us to discuss how we can help you unlock new opportunities, streamline operations, and deliver intelligent solutions.
Insights
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Webinars
On-Demand Webinar: Edge AI, Real Results: How We Built a Visual Anomaly Detection Solution
We lift the lid on the development of a production defect detection system that combines object and anomaly detection
News
Consult Red and Thundercomm announce strategic partnership to accelerate IoT innovation in the UK and Ireland
New collaboration to support the adoption of Thundercomm IoT solutions across advanced use cases for smart industry and smart devices
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Consult Red and Edge Impulse Partner to Accelerate Innovation for AI at the Edge
Strategic collaboration with Edge Impulse Inc., a Qualcomm company, which offers an advanced development platform for machine learning on edge devices.