We increasingly live in a technological world and the automotive industry is no exception. Since the beginning of the new millennium, there have been several changes that automobiles have undergone.
As known, Artificial Intelligence, through data and algorithms, helps people make decisions and avoid human error. Thus, it becomes important to understand the role of Artificial Intelligence in this change.
Digital technologies make it possible to achieve greater sustainability in mobility and transport industries. Below we present some areas in which Artificial Intelligence plays a relevant role.
Production
In distant times, the production of automobiles always involved human labor throughout the process. In this way, assembly lines, supply chain management, the entire process of acquiring raw materials, using them and even managing car dealerships were based on human labor.
However, over time and with the evolution of knowledge, the applicability of AI was called upon to intervene in production and even post-production processes. In this sense, the developments of AI-driven system are nowadays capable of creating a schedule and managing the entire workflow. These systems are so competent that they can identify defects in some automotive components, participate in the supply chain, automate processes and improve all the general logistics essential for a better functioning of automotive production. In this way, and with all the difficulties the events resulting from the pandemic have introduced into the car production process, AI has proved to be a huge advantage, assuring a decrease in the need for human labor.
When applied to the construction and development process of motor vehicles, it has promoted the integration of automation, electrification and communication processes (using “swarm intelligence” to communicate and exchange information) creating the possibility of providing a set of new attractive and innovative conditions in the automotive market.
The detection, anticipation and prevention of failures in the automotive production process is a central concern of all brands. Therefore, its prevention is important, as this can result in the difference between the existence or not of material for production, or, more complex, the absence of adequate levels of safety, which can lead to loss of human lives.
Therefore, reducing, or even eliminating mechanical failures are central aspects related to safety, which any car brand on the market seeks to achieve. In this context, nothing better than counting on the help of Artificial Intelligence to be able to anticipate these failures, however insignificant they may seem. The analysis of the reason for the failure, the study of the causes and their correction assure a better performance than human capacity alone cannot achieve. In other words, AI makes it possible to avoid human error and make brands safer and more resilient.
Manufacturers seek, in addition to all this, to avoid the high costs represented by errors in chain production. Also in this regard, Artificial Intelligence facilitates knowledge about the use and maintenance of parts, allows the comparison of data obtained with the part’s lifespan and its performance. In this way, AI allows for a more detailed and assertive assessment of failures that may occur.
ECAS
Another essential aspect that highlights the potential of Artificial Intelligence is related to the growing proliferation of ECAS vehicles (electric connected autonomous and shared vehicles).
In this context, innovation is clearly evident in the area of architecture, operations, intelligent functions and automotive digital infrastructures of these vehicles. This type of technology has been fundamental for the constant development of virtual automotive functions that usually run on hardware platforms being shared and introduced as new automotive resources. In these functions, the connectivity of vehicles with different elements stands out in particular, such as with other vehicles, city hotspots, wearables, maintenance services, etc.
From another perspective, one of the great advantages that AI provides is linked not only to the development of equipment in order to promote greater comfort and safety in driving, as well as better communication, but also to be an excellent means of using new technology in favor of sustainability, providing mobility with green, environmentally friendly options. The advancement of AI technologies and applications that make it possible to perform intelligent functions optimize car performance and energy savings, ensure even better control conditions and facilitate vehicle decision-making in different mobility scenarios.
Data Management
(Dis)organization of information processes related to suppliers and difficulties in accessing information can result in the interruption of supply chains, which in turn complicates the entire production process.
Thus, with the use of artificial intelligence, we now have more information, which is also more organized. Therefore, suppliers and manufacturers have information available in good time for decision making. It should not be forgotten that thanks to AI we can have information and follow in real time the location of ordered components, with the advantage of automatically alerting any changes or delays that may occur, providing the necessary adjustments to work processes.
Driving Experience
Artificial Intelligence also plays an important role in terms of the driving experience, making it more attractive with the introduction of new features that support drivers and guarantee their comfort and safety.
In general, we can highlight some of the benefits provided by Artificial Intelligence:
- the possibility of having a more customized background music experience;
- adjustment of the temperature inside the vehicle according to the needs of the driver and/or passengers;
- the possibility of using voice commands;
- assistance/automation to park vehicles.
In short, Artificial Intelligence has become a strong ally for the development of the automotive industry, providing safety, comfort and a better driving experience.
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