Imagine if a manager arrived at their desk on Monday morning and the computer dashboard flashed a message — a key component in the company’s production system has an 85 percent chance of breaking within the next three months.
Now, let’s say the manager clicked on the part onscreen and was able to view pictures of the component from multiple angles, data about throughput slowing, and information that indicates a problem. They would have everything needed to discuss ordering a replacement part and deciding the best time to schedule a repair. In the meantime, they could check to see if other maintenance tasks or repairs could be scheduled simultaneously to reduce downtime.
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From Unmanned Systems magazine: AUTODESK USES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO BENEFIT THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
As potentially lucrative as the construction industry is, it is fraught with challenges. No two sites and projects are alike. Labor forces almost assuredly will vary from job to job. Heavy equipment is constantly in motion, posing potential dangers that must be recognized before accidents happen.
The advent of unmanned aircraft systems in recent years has helped construction site managers stay ahead of potential pitfalls.
Artificial Intelligence: Dispelling the Terminator Myth and Debunking the Future
Over the last year, AI debates have come in various shapes and sizes; as technologists, entrepreneurs, researchers, and almost everyone else, put forth their AI opinions. Questions about the capabilities and potential of AI were posed by people of diverse backgrounds prompting critical discussions and spurring more questions.
During this webinar, AI and deep learning experts will introduce attendees to their world, explain their visions for the future, and answer the question of what it means when science-fiction is within our reach.
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Roboticists
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Individuals interested in the impact of autonomous systems and artificial intelligence
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Nationwide looking to leverage AI and UAS technology through investment in Betterview
In an effort to “enhance its ability to write business and service claims” utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) and UAS technology, Nationwide is making a new venture capital investment in Betterview, an AI and UAS technology company.
According to Nationwide, its investment in Betterview is part of its commitment to finance more than $100 million of venture capital in “customer-centric solutions” that help members.
“Drones and artificial intelligence will play a critical role in meeting the needs of our customers in the future of both underwriting and claims response. It’s why we’re so excited about this partnership with Betterview,” says Scott Sanchez, Nationwide’s chief innovation officer.
AI Incorporated releases design for autonomous refuse robot
AI Incorporated, which is a Canadian robotics and artificial intelligence research company, has released a design for an autonomous refuse robot, which is considered a new application for mobile robotics, the company says.
The new AI enhanced robotics system introduces a device that can autonomously travel to the curbside and wait for the pickup truck at pre-scheduled times. Scheduling is completed using an app, and a user can also use the app to control the robot in the event that it needs help with navigation, or if it gets stuck.
According to AI Incorporated, this invention will render humans emptying trash cans “a thing of the past,” as the bins will simply leave their post to be emptied when it is time for pickup.
SkyWatch.AI partners with Starr Companies to offer 'ingenious telematics-based UAV insurance platform'
SkyWatch.AI, which is a data analysis, risk-assessment and active risk-reduction platform for the UAS industry, has signed an exclusive partnership deal with Starr Companies (Starr) to offer an “ingenious telematics-based UAV insurance platform.”
Through the partnership, Starr will expand its existing UAS insurance product, and offer a unique telematics-based insurance to UAS operators.
University of Waterloo partners with Chinese institutions to advance research related to connected and autonomous vehicle technology
In an effort to “advance research in the areas of connected and autonomous vehicle technology,” the University of Waterloo is partnering with the Qingdao Academy of Intelligent Industries (QAII), and the State Key Laboratory for Management and Control of Complex Systems (SKL-MCCS), both of which are institutes in China.
The entities recently signed an agreement to solidify the partnership.
The agreement outlines several initiatives, including faculty and graduate student exchanges, a Waterloo PhD program focused on autonomous vehicles, and the establishment of a shared research center for automated driving.
Airspace Systems raises $20 million
Airspace Systems Inc., which manufactures comprehensive drone defense systems, has announced that it raised $20 million from a Series A funding round led by Singtel Innov8, the venture capital arm of Singtel.
As part of its investment, Jeff Karras, Managing Director of Investments at Singtel Innov8, will join Airspace’s board of directors.
“Demand for protecting stadiums, commercial buildings, power plants and, for that matter, any other public venues from potential drone threats is growing rapidly,” Karras says.
V-cube Robotics announces solar power plant inspection package service utilizing UAS
V-cube Robotics, Inc., which is headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, has announced that it will begin offering a solar power plant inspection package service that uses UAS called ‘SOLAR CHECK.’
The UAS, which are equipped with infrared thermography cameras, autonomously fly around a facility, imaging the solar panels. These images are then analyzed using artificial intelligence, which, according to VStar, dramatically improves the efficiency of inspection, making it possible to discover discrepancies and report on the results of an inspection in a short amount of time.
