AI-powered IoT: How artificial intelligence works at the industrial edge

It should come as no surprise that the Internet of Things (IoT) is one of the most eagerly anticipated trends in heavy industry. Powered by a host of technologies, including low-cost sensors, IP and wireless networks, private and public clouds, and powerful edge infrastructure, industrial IoT promises to transform the way companies provide products and services and interact with customers and partners. Simultaneously, another revolution is taking place in artificial intelligence (AI). For years, programmed intelligence based on simple rules and limited data inputs have powered various industrial applications. A robot arm that extracts a molded part from a chemical wash after certain conditions are met is an example of a narrow, "weak" AI.