What is WEDA?
WEDA handles non-differentiating foundational engineering work, letting developers focus on AI innovation and algorithms—enabling rapid iteration and faster time-to-market.
Overview
WEDA (WISE-Edge Development Architecture) is an integrated software framework designed to accelerate the development of AI+IoT solutions. Unlike traditional IoT platforms that focus on end-to-end applications, WEDA provides a full-stack architecture that enables developers to customize solutions spanning from Edge Hardware to Cloud/Micro Data Centers (MDC).
The Dual-Layer Architecture
WEDA is built on two synergistic layers:
WEDA Cloud
A high-performance backend centered around WEDA Core—a cloud management platform that handles large-scale orchestration. It utilizes Digital Twin protocols and Device Shadow technology to synchronize states across thousands of edge devices.
WEDA Edge
Optimized for low-to-medium power embedded systems. It includes the following components:
- WEDA Node: A Go-based agent that monitors edge hardware, manages container lifecycles, and relays Digital Twin messages between WEDA SubNodes and WEDA Core.
- WEDA SubNode: An open-source framework (Python/C#) that enables sensor integration with WEDA Core without requiring Digital Twin protocol knowledge.
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Device Library: A Python/C# library that simplifies Advantech hardware control by encapsulating low-level C drivers.
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Ready-to-Dev Containers: Pre-built containerized AI development environments optimized for various hardware platforms, enabling immediate application development without environment setup.