An “AI” Pathway Towards Sustainable Manufacturing | Discovery
0A decade after the conceptualization of “digital twin” and the revival of artificial intelligence (AI) led by deep neural networks, the manufacturing industry is witnessing their accelerated convergence. Supported by the exponential growth of data arising from widespread deployment of sensors and the continued advancement of computational infrastructure, the advancement of AI technologies over the past decade have not only changed the way how a digital replica of a physical system in manufacturing can be created and updated that looks and behaves like its physical counterpart, but also new possibilities for the digital twin to guide the physical system towards optimized design, operation, and control. The result is improved functionality, productivity, and reliability of a new generation of products that directly contribute to sustainability in manufacturing. This presentation traces this “AI” pathway towards digital manufacturing and presents essential building blocks of digital twins. Examples of AI-enabled design, assembly, maintenance, process control, etc., which complement existing physical knowledge, are illustrated. This presentation demonstrates the potential of AI technologies as a key enabler in integrating physical science with data science through a digital platform, to facilitate the advancement of sustainable manufacturing.\n\n Speakers:\nRobert Gao\nProfessor of Engineering and Department Chair of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering\nCase Western Reserve University\n\n Moderators:\nLihui Wang\nProfessor and Chair of Sustainable Manufacturing\nKTH Royal Institute of Technology, Sweden\n\nJoin the Neural Network! \nhttps://aiforgood.itu.int/neural-network/\nThe AI for Good networking community platform powered by AI. \nDesigned to help users build connections with innovators and experts, link innovative ideas with social impact opportunities, and bring the community together to advance the SDGs using AI.\n\n Watch the latest #AIforGood videos!\n\n\nExplore more #AIforGood content:\n AI for Good Top Hits\n • Top Hits \n\n AI for Good Webinars\n • AI for Good Webinars \n\n AI for Good Keynotes\n • AI for Good Keynotes \n\n Stay updated and join our weekly AI for Good newsletter:\nhttp://eepurl.com/gI2kJ5\n\n Discover what's next on our programme!\nhttps://aiforgood.itu.int/programme/\n\nCheck out the latest AI for Good news:\nhttps://aiforgood.itu.int/newsroom/\n\nExplore the AI for Good blog:\nhttps://aiforgood.itu.int/ai-for-good-blog/\n\n Connect on our social media:\nWebsite: https://aiforgood.itu.int/\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/AIforGood\nLinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/26511907 \nLinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8567748 \nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiforgood \nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AIforGood\n\nWhat is AI for Good?\nWe have less than 10 years to solve the UN SDGs and AI holds great promise to advance many of the sustainable development goals and targets.\nMore than a Summit, more than a movement, AI for Good is presented as a year round digital platform where AI innovators and problem owners learn, build and connect to help identify practical AI solutions to advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.\nAI for Good is organized by ITU in partnership with 40 UN Sister Agencies and co-convened with Switzerland.\n\nDisclaimer:\nThe views and opinions expressed are those of the panelists and do not reflect the official policy of the ITU.