Edge computing enables the neartime processing of data directly at the source. This reduces latencies and allows powerful machine learning and data analysis to be applied in production, when short cycle times are crucial. EASY aims to create an easily usable edge-cloud continuum to provide a runtime environment and services for AI-based analysis and process control. In EASY, ArtiMinds develops technologies for efficiently analyzing large amounts of robot and sensor data as well as deploying machine learning solutions to optimize robotic production processes in neartime.