MindBuilder.ai
EAI-100
Level 1
20 hoursQuarter-long · Lab + Terminal

Embedded AI Hardware & Linux Foundations

Start with NVIDIA Jetson. Learn embedded AI hardware, Linux basics, the terminal, system setup, and device-side development workflows.

Course overview

The foundational step into Edge AI. Students are introduced to NVIDIA Jetson hardware, embedded AI system architecture, Linux operating system basics, and terminal-first workflows used to build and manage intelligent devices at the edge.

Core curriculum

Four themed modules. Each module is a working block of lessons and labs.

1Module 1

Jetson Hardware

Understand Jetson product families, embedded GPU computing, storage, power, peripherals, and the role of Linux in Edge AI systems.

2Module 2

Linux Basics

Learn Linux file systems, shell commands, package installation, users, permissions, processes, editors, and terminal productivity.

3Module 3

Terminal Skills

Use command-line tools for system inspection, software setup, environment management, and repeatable development workflows on embedded devices.

4Module 4

Embedded Workflows

Connect hardware concepts to Edge AI applications in robotics, vision, sensing, and autonomous systems while emphasizing safe development practices.

What you'll gain

  • Hands-on familiarity with NVIDIA Jetson hardware
  • Linux and terminal fluency on embedded devices
  • Repeatable, reproducible development workflows
  • A mental model of how Edge AI systems are structured
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