{"id":108772,"date":"2025-03-11T05:29:57","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T05:29:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/?p=108772"},"modified":"2025-03-27T07:48:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T07:48:14","slug":"bringing-ai-and-connectivity-to-school-and-enterprises-tinyml-meshtastic-workshops-february-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.seeedstudio.com\/blog\/2025\/03\/11\/bringing-ai-and-connectivity-to-school-and-enterprises-tinyml-meshtastic-workshops-february-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"Bringing AI and Connectivity to School and Enterprises: TinyML & Meshtastic Workshops February Recap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Introduction<\/strong> This month has been an exciting journey as we continue to bring emerging technologies to both educational institutions and businesses. Our focus for March was on introducing TinyML<\/strong> to vocational school students and Meshtastic<\/strong> to companies looking to improve their communication systems. Through hands-on workshops, we engaged with participants eager to explore the power of machine learning on microcontrollers<\/strong> and long-range wireless networking<\/strong>. Here\u2019s a recap of our activities and key takeaways!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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TinyML Workshop for SMK Islamic Village (January 21st 2025)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our first workshop of the month took place at SMK Islamic Village<\/strong>, where we introduced TinyML<\/strong> to vocational school students. The session started with an overview of machine learning fundamentals<\/strong> and how it applies to embedded systems. Students learned how to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Collect Image data using Xiao ESP32S3 and Sensecraft Platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Train and deploy a simple AI model on an XIAO ESP32S3<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Analyze real-world applications of TinyML, such as predictive maintenance and environmental monitoring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    By the end of the workshop, students successfully deployed their own models and demonstrated their understanding of AI on microcontrollers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Meshtastic Workshop at SMK Islamic Village (January 22nd)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The following day, I went to SMK Islamic Village<\/strong> to introduce students to Meshtastic<\/strong> and LoRa-based mesh networking<\/strong>. This session was particularly engaging as students explored how LoRa technology can be used for off-grid communication<\/strong>. The hands-on activities covered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • The basics of LoRa and mesh networking<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Setting up a Meshtastic network<\/strong> using XIAO ESP32S3<\/strong>, Sensecap T-1000 E, Sensecap Indicator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Practical applications in disaster response, outdoor adventures, and rural communication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      The students were fascinated by the ability to send messages without internet or cellular networks, sparking discussions about potential real-world applications in their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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