AI APPLICATIONS
As with all technologies , there is a caveat to this . Many organisations and manufacturers , particularly those who have smaller operations , cannot afford the high implementation and maintenance costs that come with these complex technologies .
“ With the additional wealth of data generated by the digital twin , systems can be created that self-diagnose and self-correct ”
JOHN SPOONER HEAD OF AI , EMEA AT H2O . AI
Adding to this , the introduction of new , AI-powered technologies removes the human element to processes that have typically been carried out manually . Humans can offer reasoning to support their conclusions , AI and machine learning is a ‘ black box ’ that typically cannot explain or defend its answers .
However many leaders believe that the benefits outweigh these costs , Ramon Antelo , VP , Digital Manufacturing & Operations Business Development , Capgemini Engineering highlighting this , he said : “ Many organisations are at the cusp of digital transformation and the pandemic has fast-tracked the need to digitise their current infrastructure and this is high on their priority list .”
“ Once the digital transformation is complete , AI will play a critical role in creating a robust manufacturing environment that can be remotely enabled and monitored ,” he continued .
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