At GM's big tech center in Warren, Michigan, they've set up 300 special computers to test new infotainment systems in cars. Eight engineers use AI software to run these tests all day and night. This new setup catches 10 times more problems than before.
GM also uses cameras and sensors to watch their factory equipment. These tools take 165 million pictures every day. The AI looks at these pictures and can tell when a machine might break down before it actually does. This helps keep the factories running smoothly.
In the body shops where they put cars together, GM uses a tool called Spark Eyes to check if welds are good. They also have cameras that look at car parts before they're put on the vehicle to make sure everything looks right.
Abdul Bazzi, Vice President of Software & Services Quality, said that when the assembly process isn't set up well, it often leads to quality problems. So, GM is using AI to test different ways of setting up the assembly line and to help choose the best layout.
During GM’s Investors Day, Dave Richardson, Senior Vice President of Software and Services Engineering said: “Artificial intelligence will fundamentally change the world in ways that we can’t fully imagine now. But at GM, it’s already influencing how we make vehicles, through the way we test, certify and move with speed and excellence.”
In April, GM hired JP Clausen as executive vice president of global manufacturing and sustainability. He used to work at Google, Tesla, and Lego. Clausen thinks GM has only just started using AI and that it will help make their factories even better at making cars.
Source: Automotive News
