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Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence

The marriage of engineering and artificial intelligence (AI) has given rise to a new era of innovation, transforming industries and revolutionizing the way problems are solved. The engineering landscape, once dominated by traditional methods, is now being reshaped by the remarkable capabilities of AI.

AI's applications in engineering span a vast spectrum of industries and disciplines. In manufacturing, AI-driven robots and automation systems are streamlining production processes, enhancing precision, and minimizing human error. In product design, AI algorithms analyze vast datasets to uncover insights that drive the creation of more efficient, sustainable, and user-centric solutions.

One of the standout applications is predictive maintenance. By leveraging AI's ability to process and learn from large volumes of data, engineers can predict when machinery and equipment are likely to fail, allowing for preemptive maintenance that minimizes downtime and operational disruptions. This not only optimizes productivity but also extends the lifespan of expensive assets.

The construction industry is undergoing a transformation as well, with AI facilitating smarter project planning, risk assessment, and resource allocation. Computer vision, a subset of AI, enables the analysis of construction sites for safety compliance and progress tracking. This technology is also being used to design structures optimized for energy efficiency and structural integrity.

The integration of AI in engineering also extends to energy management and sustainability efforts. Smart grids and energy systems use AI algorithms to balance supply and demand, optimizing energy distribution and reducing waste. This is crucial in the transition to a greener future, where AI-driven insights are driving the adoption of renewable energy sources and the reduction of carbon footprints.

However, the full potential of AI in engineering is still being explored, and challenges remain. Ensuring data privacy, addressing bias in algorithms, and managing the ethical implications of AI are ongoing concerns. Moreover, the need for a skilled workforce adept in both engineering and AI is growing.

Conclusion

In essence, the engineering applications of artificial intelligence are reshaping industries and propelling us toward a more efficient, sustainable, and innovative future. As engineers continue to collaborate with AI, the possibilities are boundless, offering solutions to complex challenges and transforming the way we interact with the world around us.

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How Connected Devices Are Reshaping Consumer Behavior in 2019 [Infographic]

How Connected Devices Are Reshaping Consumer Behavior in 2019. Which are the most used devices, who owns what and when they use it? Today's consumer behavior is continually evolving due to generation culture and globalization. Both adapting to and influencing our permanently connected world. 

Digital Marketing is not anymore like traditional marketing. In the era of digital transformation happening everywhere, marketers want a proof of their investment. How can marketers, keep up with the pace of change and evolving consumer behavior? Connectivity is the new norm. With this new reality comes expectations and opportunities that are new to consumers and companies alike. For the B2C business that wants to stay relevant in an evolving world, here's what you need to know about how connected devices are influencing consumer behavior in 2019 and beyond. The infographic was prepared by content management platform provider Contentstack.

What Are Connected Devices?

The Internet of Things (loT) consists of a web of "smart" devices that can be connected to the internet and to one another. Connected devices can include anything from light bulbs to TVs, security systems, vehicles, wearables, voice assistants, and of course the ubiquitous smartphone. The number of connected devices will grow by about,180% between 2019 and 2025, states the graph below. Who's Connected-and When? Hint: It's pretty much everyone, most of the time. The typical American household contains 5 connected devices. 77% of Americans own smartphones 75% own desktops or laptops 50% own tablet computers

77% of Americans go online on a daily basis, out of them 26% go online almost constantly, 43% go online several times a day and 8% go online once a day

All Kinds of Devices are Going Online Established connected Devices like smartphones, TVs, and wearables have mostly saturated the market. Popular trends like digital assistants, in-home robots, and smart energy management are capturing consumer interest. Niche Trends including in-home electric car chargers, wearables. and smart gardening has the potential to become popular.  Upcoming connectivity trends have the opportunity to gain traction and include smart lighting, appliances, and security 6 Ways Connectivity Shapes Today's Consumer 1. Connected Devices Enable Consumers to Shop Everywhere, All the Time E-commerce in only accounts for 9% of all commerce the U.S., but one-third of consumers supplement the in-store experience with a connected device read online customer reviews, visit a brand's website while in store, attempt to price match the product online or look for items on Amazon. 2. The Constantly Connected Consumer Puts Premium on ... Expediency: 80% Consumers who expect a response within six hours of posting media to a business' social media, 80% say when a company responds immediately it, 65% of customers expect consistent levels of service across physical, 55% expect a frictionless flow of information between multiple channels Personalized: 54% of consumers expect to receive a personalized discount within a day of making themselves known to a brand, 71% express frustration when their shopping experience feels impersonal 3. Consumers Searches via Voice Are Exploding 29% of Americans own voice-activated devices and 27% of voice-activated device owners reported using them to make a purchase. In the infographic, you can see what are people purchasing. 4. The Connected Home Continues to Grow The globally connected home market is expected to grow to over $150 billion by 2023. The global market for smart home security is growing by 27% annually. Home robots will account for $11 billion of the American robotics market by 2020. 5. The Desire for Convenience Drives Payment via Connected Devices 78% of American consumers say convenience is the key reason they use a connected device to make a purchase. Using connected devices to pay is most prevalent where checkout is friction-filled and time-consuming. Consumers are now using devices to pay. 6. Consumers are Considering Security Like Never Before In Q3 of 2017, U.K, organizations suffered 237 attacks per month - up to 35% from Q2 and 90% from Q1 of the same year. Only 48% - of companies are able to detect a security breach in their IoT devices. In 2018, 78% of -consumers said concerns over data privacy could inhibit their use of connected devices to make purchases. How Will You Prepare For the New Customer? Amid estimates that the average person will own and use at least 15 connected devices by the year 2030, B2C businesses that want to remain relevant must start preparing for how this will impact their consumers today. While we can't tell you exactly how to plan for the future of your business, we can provide one of the most important tools for future-proofing your invaluable content assets against major disruption-Contenstack's revolutionary headless CMS. Read the full article

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Guidance: Non-domestic Smart Energy Management Innovation Competition has been published on Energy Solutions News

New Post has been published on https://www.energybrokers.co.uk/news/beis/guidance-non-domestic-smart-energy-management-innovation-competition-2

Guidance: Non-domestic Smart Energy Management Innovation Competition

The government has committed up to £8.8 million to develop innovative approaches to energy management using smart meter data, tailored to the needs of smaller non-domestic sites.

The Non-Domestic Smart Energy Management Innovation Competition aims to drive innovation in the energy services market in 3 priority non-domestic sectors:

hospitality

retail

schools

The competition will help such non-domestic organisations cut their energy costs and be more energy efficient, enabling them to boost productivity and contribute to UK emissions reduction targets. It will also develop and strengthen the market for energy management products and services for smaller non-domestic sites, including both independent businesses and chains.

Nine projects distributed across these 3 sectors, were selected to receive initial Phase 1 funding to develop innovative energy management solutions using smart meter data. The Pilio project did not progress beyond Phase 1, and Phase 1 of the Toshiba project was extended for completion in early 2019.

During Phase 2 (October 2018 to January 2019), 7 projects:

ANDtr

Considerate Hoteliers

Element Energy

Hildebrand

Hoare Lea

Samsung

Transition Bath

undertook “real-world” initial feasibility testing of the solutions they developed in Phase 1. In February 2019, all the 7 Phase 2 projects successfully progressed to Phase 3 which will consist of a wider roll out and further testing of the tools, as well as developing and testing supporting complementary interventions such as energy management and engagement services. Phase 3 is due to complete in January 2020.

Additional information about these seven projects, including the latest project summaries, short Q&As with the competition partners and case studies of initial user reactions to the innovations being tested, can now be found on this page.

In parallel to these projects, the ongoing Research and Evaluation Programme (REP) aims to generate a wide-ranging evidence base to determine ‘what works’ in terms of non-domestic engagement with smart meter data, specifying how and why. The infographic above and sections below provide more details, including feedback from the recent networking event.

Networking event – November 2018

As part of the Carbon Trust-led REP coordination activities, a networking event was held on 8 November 2018, bringing together all Phase 1 projects and a wide range of industry representatives from across sectors – see networking event slides above. The event aimed to support the identification of pilot sites and routes to commercialisation of the innovative solutions.

Competition Details

Details about the competition are set out in the original Invitation to Tender.

For more information, please email smartenergymanagement@beis.gov.uk.

Research and Evaluation Programme

BEIS has contracted Ipsos MORI to lead a £1.5 million research and evaluation programme that will run alongside the NDSEMIC competition.

The research & evaluation programme consists of both traditional evaluation activities and a novel ‘Action Research’ approach. It aims to generate a wide-ranging evidence base to determine ‘what works’ in terms of non-domestic engagement with smart meter data, specifying how and why.

The ‘evaluation’ strand will be led by Ipsos MORI, who is responsible for the overall delivery of the research contract. This element will seek to measure the impacts and effectiveness of competition projects in shifting non-domestic behaviours and reducing energy consumption, generating lessons at project, sector and competition level. It will also consider the effectiveness of the implementation of the competition and how this relates to the achievement of objectives.

The novel ‘Action Research’ component, led by the Carbon Trust, aims to maximise the success of individual projects by putting the end-user at the heart of the competition, using emerging evidence to iteratively ‘feedback’ into product/service development. This will draw upon Carbon Trust’s industry expertise to support areas including user testing, market development strategies and consumer research approaches to secure intended project benefits.

Ipsos MORI and the Carbon Trust will also support ‘coordination activities’ for the competition, bringing together industry-wide experts and competition partners to share best practice and cross-cutting evidence.

BEIS will use outputs from the research & evaluation programme to inform approaches to non-domestic smart meter engagement and in due course will publish findings for wider dissemination.

Information day

The accompanying slidepack was presented at an Information event held on 30 November 2017. It covers:

An overview of the competition context and objectives

A summary of non-domestic sector research

Insights from specialists in retail, hospitality and schools

An overview of smart meter data

Details of the competition design and process

Smart metering in non-domestic premises: early research findings

BEIS commissioned research that sought to understand how smaller non-domestic organisations use energy and manage energy consumption, including how they use smart meter data.

The study used a cluster (grouping) based method, which classified smaller non-domestic organisations by how they use energy. It identified 3 high-impact sectors that offer material energy savings: retail, hospitality and schools. The research also showed that smart meter data has the potential to prompt organisations into taking action provided they know how to interpret it within the context of their own operations and a cost effective solution is available. In addition it highlighted the importance of the way organisations are engaged prior to, during and after smart meter installation.

Smart metering in non-domestic premises: early research findings

The Research Executive Summary and Overview Report have direct relevance to this competition.

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Guidance: Non-domestic Smart Energy Management Innovation Competition has been published on Energy Solutions News

New Post has been published on http://www.energybrokers.co.uk/news/beis/guidance-non-domestic-smart-energy-management-innovation-competition

Guidance: Non-domestic Smart Energy Management Innovation Competition

The government is planning to commit up to £8.8 million to develop innovative approaches to energy management using smart meter data, tailored to the needs of smaller non-domestic sites.

The Non-Domestic Smart Energy Management Innovation Competition will aim to drive innovation in the energy services market in 3 priority non-domestic sectors:

hospitality

retail

and schools.

The competition will help such non-domestic organisations cut their energy costs and be more energy efficient, enabling them to boost productivity and contribute to UK emissions reduction targets. It will also develop and strengthen the market for energy management products and services for smaller non-domestic sites, including both independent businesses and chains.

Up to 9 projects, distributed across these 3 sectors, will be selected to receive initial funding to develop innovative energy management solutions using smart meter data.

Competition Details

Details about the competition are set out in the Competition Briefing note.

For more information, please email smartenergymanagement@beis.gov.uk.

Smart metering in non-domestic premises: early research findings

BEIS commissioned research that sought to understand how smaller non-domestic organisations use energy and manage energy consumption, including how they use smart meter data.

The study used a cluster (grouping) based method, which classified smaller non-domestic organisations by how they use energy. It identified 3 high-impact sectors that offer material energy savings: retail, hospitality and schools. The research also showed that smart meter data has the potential to prompt organisations into taking action provided they know how to interpret it within the context of their own operations and a cost effective solution is available. In addition it highlighted the importance of the way organisations are engaged prior to, during and after smart meter installation.

Smart metering in non-domestic premises: early research findings

The Research Executive Summary and Overview Report have direct relevance to this competition.