AI In Manufacturing Explained: Robotics, Safety, And The Future Workforce (with Mark Yahiro, RealSense)

About this episode

This episode explores the intersection of AI, robotics, and the future of work with Mark Yahiro from RealSense.

In this episode of Workforce 4.0, host Ann Wyatt speaks with Mark Yahiro, Vice President of Business Development from RealSense about the intersection of AI, robotics, and the future of work. They discuss the importance of understanding the true costs of automation, the role of safety in robotics, and how AI can enhance efficiency in manufacturing. Mark shares innovative use cases of RealSense technology, including applications for inventory management and aiding those with visual impairments. The conversation also touches on the human element in AI integration and the future of job security in an increasingly automated world. In This Episode: -00:00: Introduction to Workforce 4.0 -00:30: Welcoming Mark Yahiro, RealSense -04:02: The Real Value Of Ai For The Manufacturing Workforce -05:48: RealSense's Mission Behind Making Robotics Safer -08:49: Making Automation Practical And Safe For Humans -11:28: How Any Business Can Get Started With AI -14:15: Defining New Skills For A New Way Of Work -17:14: AI IRL... -22:55: How Manufacturing Companies Are Already Leading In Innovation -27:52: Approachable Robotics Leading To Everyday Interactions -31:04: Mark's Closing Thoughts And Point…

People in this episode

Host: Ann K. Wyatt

Guest: Mark Yahiro

Topics covered

• AI in manufacturing
• robotics
• future workforce
• automation
• safety
• efficiency

Keywords

• AI
• robotics
• manufacturing
• automation
• safety
• efficiency
• job security

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RealSense

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