Bring edge AI into the classroom
NEPI makes it possible for students and educators to work with production-grade AI and robotics tools without requiring deep software engineering backgrounds.
Low-code platform
Browser-based interfaces and plug-and-play hardware drivers let students focus on AI and automation concepts rather than low-level software integration.
Real-world tools
Students work with the same platform used in defense, maritime, and industrial applications. Projects built on NEPI translate directly to industry skills.
Educational pricing
A free educational license gives academic institutions full platform access for classroom instruction and competition use.
NEPI in the classroom
How universities and student teams use NEPI for applied AI and robotics.
Lane Community College - Drone Search and Rescue
A four-month student capstone project used NEPI to build an AI-based drone automation and remote monitoring system for search and rescue scenarios. Students worked with production-grade tools rather than simplified educational kits.
University of Washington Tacoma - Autonomous Ferry
A student-led team integrated NEPI with NVIDIA Jetson hardware, PixHawk autopilot, and ZED stereo cameras for a DOT-funded autonomous ferry project. Students applied AI-based buoy detection and autonomous docking with minimal software experience.
Education partnership programs
Numurus partners with robotics competition organizations to bring edge AI capabilities to student teams through MATE ROV, FIRST Robotics, and the Oregon UAS Accelerator programs.
Start building with NEPI
Download the NEPI container to try, or contact us about educational licensing for your institution.