Natural Language Processing: How AI is learning to speak Human
In the past 2 years, many aspects of modern life have changed with the advent of Generative AI. What before could be interpreted as impossible, is now part of people’s daily routines worldwide. Chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot are enhancing the human ability to perform tasks, automating many of them and reducing the time required to perform complex activities. One of the most impressive capabilities of these chatbots is their ability to engage in human-like conversations. That means computers will mimic how humans talk, comprehending the meaning of words and sentences. And, based on their acquired knowledge, the model [...]
Industrial GenAI 101
Generative AI marks a groundbreaking milestone in the evolution of artificial intelligence, not just in its capabilities but in its reach and impact. While it may not be the single most important development in AI's history, it has certainly captured the public's attention like no other. Now, businesses of all sizes, across industries, can harness AI's power without needing a team of data scientists or advanced technical knowledge. According to Statista, the Generative AI market, which was just over $23 billion in 2022, surged to nearly $45 billion by the end of 2023. This rapid growth, averaging about $20 billion [...]
Computer Vision 101: How can AI see things?
A world where computers can understand the environment around them simply by looking. This isn't science fiction anymore. It’s the new frontier of artificial intelligence called Computer Vision. It can perceive its surroundings and interpret visual information to identify objects, colors, shapes, and areas. This technology consists of a model that learns information from multidimensional data, such as images or videos, enabling machines to develop a visual perception like humans. Today, Computer Vision systems can analyze vast amounts of visual data with incredible accuracy. But how exactly was Computer Vision developed? How does it work? And what are the [...]
Developing an Effective Corrosion Prevention Strategy for Mining Operations
Intro Corrosion consists of constant material degradation by chemical or electrochemical reactions with its environment. Indeed, heavy corrosion damage can lead to extended unplanned shutdowns, decreased safety, and increased environmental exposure. And, while corrosion progression doesn’t stop, asset activities must be paused to address degradation and anomalies. In this context, mining structures are exposed to harsh environmental conditions, including moisture, acidic or alkaline substances, and abrasive materials, which accelerate corrosion. This being said, developing an effective corrosion prevention strategy is crucial to mitigate the impacts and costs of corrosion. A two-year global study released at the CORROSION 2016 conference [...]
How Digital Twin Technology can predict risk and cost 2021
Digital Twin technology can predict risk and cost in 2021, through asset integrity awareness. Keeping the integrity of industrial assets is an essential task for any industry especially Offshores, Refineries, Oil & Gas, Pulp and Paper, Mining among other complex industrial plants. However, some challenges can appear in the process of inspection and maintenance of these assets. Such as: Lack of a complete and updated inventory of the complex plant; Difficulty in outlining a maintenance budget; Time-consuming inspection tasks; How could asset awareness be achieved? Until the operational phase of the complex plant, many engineering data , technical drawings, [...]
