The Sage Grande Testbed (SGT) is a national AI cyberinfrastructure project funded by the NSF to support advanced research through AI-enabled edge computing. With over 100 sensor-equipped nodes deployed across 17 states, SGT integrates cameras, microphones, LiDAR, and environmental sensors to collect real-time data in natural, urban, and hazard-prone areas. Each node includes a GPU and AI-optimized software to enable full-resolution analysis, automation, and rapid responses directly at the data source. This allows researchers to conduct autonomous, real-time monitoring of ecosystems, agriculture, urban environments, and weather-related hazards.
