A Novel Approach to Distributed Model Aggregation using Apache Kafka

Saira Bano, Emanuele Carlini, Pietro Cassarà, Massimo Coppola, Patrizio Dazzi, Alberto Gotta

Abstract: Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC) is attracting a lot of interest because it complements cloud-based approaches. Indeed, MEC is opening up in the direction of reducing both interaction delays and data sharing, called Cyber-Physical Systems (CPSs). In the near fu- ture, edge technologies will be a fundamental tool to better support time-dependent and data-intensive applications. In this context, this work explores existing and emerging platforms for MEC and human-centric applications, and proposes a suitable architecture that can be used in the context of autonomous vehicle systems.The proposed architecture will support scalable communication among sensing devices and edge/cloud computing platforms, as well as orchestrate services for computing, storage, and learning with the use of an Information-centric paradigm such as Apache Kafka