Machine Learning (ML) is a type of AI that allows computers to learn from data without being explicitly programmed. Imagine showing a computer millions of pictures of cats and dogs. Over time, it learns to distinguish between the two, not because you told it the specific rules, but because it identified patterns in the data. This learning process uses algorithms to analyze data, identify patterns, and make predictions or decisions.
In the manufacturing industry, ML is already causing a wave of transformative change, particularly in predictive maintenance, quality control, and process optimization.
ML significantly enhances the capabilities of the Internet of Things (IoT). It analyzes massive IoT data to identify patterns, predict device failures, and enhance security. This enables proactive maintenance and automated tasks. IndustrialML, one of the o2OG partners, has developed and implemented a system that particularly highlights real-time communication, navigation, and reporting systems, which are all essential to improving efficiency, knowledge transfer, and workers’ safety.