Key Takeaways
- embedUR expands Arm support in Fusion Studio for Edge AI development
- Fusion Studio integrates support for Arm Ethos NPU architectures, toolchains, and frameworks
- The latest release introduces Arm-native capabilities, including ExecuTorch support and Ensemble Series platform integration
- Fusion Studio enables a complete MLOps pipeline, from dataset capture to deployment on Arm-based targets
- The platform supports Arm Keil MDK integration and Arm SDS Framework integration
Introduction to Fusion Studio
embedUR systems has announced a significant expansion of Arm ecosystem support within ModelNova Fusion Studio, a desktop application for end-to-end Edge AI development. This expansion introduces deep integration with Arm's most widely adopted Edge AI technologies, streamlining the development process for developers.
Built for Scalable Edge AI Development
Edge AI development involves a diverse range of silicon platforms, software frameworks, and toolchains. Historically, developers have faced a fragmented workflow, requiring separate model conversion utilities, platform-specific compilers, quantization scripts, and deployment tools. Fusion Studio addresses this challenge by integrating support for Arm Ethos NPU architectures, toolchains, and frameworks throughout the development lifecycle.
Arm-Native Capabilities in Fusion Studio
The latest release of Fusion Studio introduces several Arm-native capabilities, including:
- ExecuTorch support for Arm Ethos-U85 and Ethos-U55 NPUs
- Ensemble Series platform integration
- Arm SDS Framework integration
- Arm Keil MDK integration
- In-tool MLOps end-to-end flow
| Capability | Description | Supported Platforms |
|---|---|---|
| ExecuTorch Support | Native support for ExecuTorch-optimized models targeting Arm Ethos-U85 and Ethos-U55 NPUs | Arm Ethos-U85, Arm Ethos-U55 |
| Ensemble Series Platform Integration | Full agent and model integration with Alif Semiconductor Ensemble Series development platforms and sensors | Ensemble Development Kits |
| Arm SDS Framework Integration | Integration with Arm's Synchronous Data Stream (SDS) Framework for dataset capture, playback, and inference workflows | Arm-based hardware targets |
| Arm Keil MDK Integration | Support for Arm's Keil MDK toolchain, including Fixed Virtual Platform (FVP) simulation and direct Ensemble DevKit deployment | Arm Keil MDK |
| In-Tool MLOps End-to-End Flow | Complete MLOps pipeline, from dataset capture and annotation to model training and deployment on Arm-based targets | Arm-based targets |
Expanding on Fusion Studio
The new Arm-native capabilities build on Fusion Studio's existing features, providing a comprehensive platform for Edge AI development. With Fusion Studio, developers can train, quantize, and deploy NPU-optimized models directly from the desktop application, without managing command-line conversion tools or framework dependencies.
Bottom Line
The expansion of Arm support in Fusion Studio represents a significant step forward for Edge AI development, providing a streamlined and integrated workflow for developers. With its Arm-native capabilities and comprehensive feature set, Fusion Studio is an ideal platform for developers building Edge AI applications on Arm-based hardware targets. By leveraging Fusion Studio, developers can accelerate their development process, reduce costs, and improve the overall efficiency of their Edge AI projects.