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How big data and AI will optimise continuous improvement

Panasonic is testing a continuous improvement method for manufacturing processes called gemba, which builds on Toyota’s kaizen method. In combination...

Intelligent lighting solution drives smart city development in Germany

Tested in Lemgo, the We-Light Open smart lighting solution developed by Omexom provides a permanent power supply for street lighting...

Venice plans to use AI to manage crowds

Axians Italy is using the new potential of artificial intelligence applied to image processing to develop the Axians Venice Crowd...

How AI is entering the world of auto manufacturing

The automotive industry remains cautious about applying artificial intelligence to its production processes, expressing concerns about efficiency and profitability. On...

Toronto works with Google to design Data City

Alphabet aims to reinvent the city. Working on behalf of the City of Toronto, Canada, Google’s parent company is designing...

How predictive maintenance cuts costs

Predictive maintenance, involving IoT, big data and algorithms, uses process data and connected sensors to predict malfunctions. It models failure...

The voice security issue

Specific – especially security-related – constraints must be addressed when integrating voice assistants in a work environment. Should a cloud...

Humanity and technology risk

Technology is a great servant but a terrible master, says futurist Gerd Leonhard, who believes that its rollout entails ethical...