Proactive vs Reactive: AI, Data, and Real-World Solutions
Data and digital transformation are crucial across a range of sectors, from manufacturing and environmental monitoring to battery degradation and even space exploration. Access to high-quality, timely data is essential for using modern AI systems and maintaining a competitive edge in any industry.
Many companies still operate reactively, missing out on the benefits of proactive, data-driven decision-making. This trend is not just for 'Industry 4.0' and manufacturing; it applies across all domains and disciplines. The common goal is to do more with less—to optimize supply chains, reduce carbon footprints, and improve battery efficiency through data-driven strategies.
By breaking away from the status quo and embracing dynamic, real-world data, we can tackle practical challenges and drive true innovation. The world is not static; our approaches to solving its problems shouldn't be either.
Identifying Opportunities to Leverage AI Within the Manufacturing Sector
I’m excited to share the recording of my recent workshop on leveraging AI in manufacturing! Following a successful in-person Breakfast & Learn event, I recorded the talk to make it accessible and available to those who couldn't make the event.
The talk explored real-world applications, from operational efficiency to supply chain optimization and quality control. The event's central theme: "Where is your data?" emphasized the importance of digital transformation and streamlined access to data as foundational for successful AI initiatives.
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Navigating Business Through Environment APIs
As technology advances, so does our ability to make data-driven decisions. Through the integration of internal proprietary data and external open sources, we can now create more adaptive AI systems for things like demand forecasting and smart production.
I’m excited to see companies like Google opening up environmental monitoring APIs, helping us to be reactive or even proactive in real-time. My favourite new tool: the Solar API, allowing us to map out energy-efficient initiatives that reduce costs and carbon footprints.
BatteryML: An Open-Source Tool for Machine Learning on Battery Degradation
I'm also excited to see Microsoft unveiling BatteryML, an open-source tool designed for machine learning applications in battery degradation. This is more than just a code repository; it’s a starting point for predictive maintenance.
By allowing early interventions and a better understanding of our batteries’ lifecylce, we can enable proactive interventions instead of expensive catastrophic reactive repairs.
Extraterrestrial Cuisine
While it might seem like a tangent, the idea of developing connected hardware for challenging environments like space offers a unique perspective. This isn't just about cooking in zero gravity; it's about leveraging edge AI and processing for real-time decision-making. It raises vital questions about how we handle data flow, on-prem compute power, and communication delays. Ignoring these considerations can lead to inefficient systems, poor user experience, and increased costs, whether in space or on the ground.