Hayri Göcke | AI enabling automated maintenance | Rise of AI Conference 2023

Discover how AI is revolutionizing automated maintenance with Gimbel's talk, exploring the use of computer vision and machine learning to boost efficiency and accuracy, with focus on edge computing and Industry 4.0 applications.

Key takeaways
  • AI can greatly increase efficiency and accuracy in automated maintenance by utilizing computer vision and machine learning.
  • The speaker is from Gestalt Robotics, a software company that enables mobile robotics for industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare.
  • The company’s technology is vendor-agnostic and can be integrated with various robot models, including UR and FANUC.
  • AI processing is done on the edge, reducing the need for complex algorithms and enabling real-time data processing.
  • The company has developed several use cases, including automated inspection, quality control, and mobile robotics for industrial applications.
  • Gestalt Robotics has partnered with Deutsche Bahn to develop an autonomous mobile maintenance solution for high-speed trains, which uses 5G and edge computing.
  • The company’s technology can enable remote monitoring and assistance for workers, reducing the need for on-site human intervention.
  • AI can help improve maintenance efficiency by enabling predictive maintenance, reducing downtime, and increasing the lifespan of equipment.
  • The company’s technology can also be used for asset tracking, quality control, and smart manufacturing.
  • The speaker emphasized the importance of data acquisition and processing for AI-based solutions, and noted that the company is working on developing its own MLOps pipeline.
  • Gestalt Robotics is expanding its operations and has received funding from various sources, including a public tender with Deutsche Bahn.