Edge Computing for Computer Vision in IoT: Feasibility and Directions

Panagiotis Savvidis, George A. Papakostas

The convergence of decentralized architectures integrating Machine Learning, Computer Vision and Low Power Wide Area Networks is increasingly becoming an integral part of our daily existence. Internet of Things serves as a real-time data conduit enhancing decision making via embedded technology and continuous data exchange. This paper explores the feasibility of Edge Computing as a foundational pillar in this evolving landscape. We experiment under real world, dynamic conditions, evaluate the technological aspects, strategies, process flows and key observations under the broad Edge Computing domain. Research pathways include Multi-access Edge topologies in future 6G networks, model quantization, and satellite-enhanced communication platforms. Additionally, a discussion is added supporting the advanced AI functionalities, including zero-shot learning, multi modal perception, and decentralized generative AI, thereby broadening the scope of intelligent applications across various domains. The significance and research objective of this study are threefold: (1) evaluation of LoRaWAN and satellite IoT communication strategies, (2) analysis of CV workloads on edge hardware and (3)…