Facial recognition has long been a tool of technology giants. But with advances in AI, high-performance facial recognition is moving from the cloud to the edge. Its potential uses—from retail marketing to real-time emotive robots—might deliver the big break that brings the technology directly into our homes and offices.

In this article, IoT developers will learn:

• About the latest applications of AI in facial recognition research
• How advances in inferencing engines are optimizing applications for devices at the edge
• Which new development tools are available for facial recognition engineers