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The tested induction machine fault diagnosis models are developed using popular algorithms, namely support vector machines, k-nearest neighbours, and decision trees. The findings reveal that while the cloud platform offers superior computational and memory resources, making it more suitable for complex machine learning tasks, it also incurs higher costs and latency. On the other hand, the edge platform excels in real-time processing and reduces network data burden, but its computational and memory resources are found to be a limitation with certain tasks. The study provides both quantitative and qualitative insights into the trade-offs involved in selecting the most suitable computing approach for condition monitoring applications. 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