Edge computing device with artificial intelligence model for emulating control logic of a programmable logic controller

A method, comprising:

• at a processor of an edge computing device:
• at a training time:
• receiving signals via a plurality of input electrodes that are communicatively coupled to one or more communication channels of a programmable logic controller that implements control logic to control a controlled device;
• detecting inputs to the one or more communication channels and outputs from the one or more communication channels of the programmable logic controller;
• generating a set of training data based on the detected inputs and outputs of the programmable logic controller;
• and
• training an artificial intelligence model using the generated set of training data;
• at a run-time, emulating the control logic of the programmable logic controller using the trained artificial intelligence model by:
• receiving an input from the controlled device;
• determining an output based on the input using the emulated control logic;
• and
• sending the output to the controlled device.

An edge computing device, comprising:

• a wiring system that is coupled to one or more communication channels of a programmable logic controller that implements control logic to control a controlled device, and
• a processor configured to:
• at a training time:
• simulate a set of inputs for the programmable logic controller that simulates inputs from the controlled device;
• send the set of inputs to the programmable logic controller via the wiring system;
• detect outputs from the one or more communication channels of the programmable logic controller;
• generate a set of training data based on the simulated set of inputs and the detected outputs from the programmable logic controller;
• and
• train an artificial intelligence model using the generated set of training data;
• at a run-time, emulate the control logic of the programmable logic controller using the trained artificial intelligence model by:
• receiving an input from the controlled device;
• determining an output based on the input using the emulated control logic;
• and
• sending the output to the controlled device.