Demo Abstract: Deep Learning on an Elastic Node for the Internet of Things

Abstract

This paper details a demonstration of the Elastic Node hardware platform. This platform offers a balance between energy efficiency and local processing power by combining a minimal 8-bit MCU with a Field Programmable Gate Array (FPGA). It can deploy different hardware functions at runtime to delegate calculations. Its capabilities for local deep learning are highlighted through querying and training an Artificial Neuron Network (ANN) with multiple hidden layers. Fine- grained current measurements and ANN latency can be graphed in real time on a connected computer.