Uploaded November 2022 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Shawn Hymel is a machine learning DevRel engineer, instructor, and university program manager at Edge Impulse. He creates compelling technical videos, courses, and workshops around edge machine learning that inspire engineers of all skill levels.
Toasters usually rely on timers or bimetallic strips to control the toasting process. In this talk, Shawn explains how he decided to take this problem to the next level using gas sensors and machine learning.
Shawn Hymel is a machine learning DevRel engineer, instructor, and university program manager at Edge Impulse. He creates compelling technical videos, courses, and workshops around edge machine learning that inspire engineers of all skill levels.
Toasters usually rely on timers or bimetallic strips to control the toasting process. In this talk, Shawn explains how he decided to take this problem to the next level using gas sensors and machine learning.






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