In everyday life beyond the walls and labs of those within the industrial automation landscape, the definition of artificial intelligence (AI) varies significantly. In truth, “AI” as a technology does not necessarily exist.
Rather, it refers to a science that encompasses several different technologies and engineering disciplines, including machine vision, computer vision, machine learning, and deep learning. When a system based on a combination of these technologies is competently designed — from application analysis to final validation — it can add tremendous value on the plant floor.