AI is the Future of Smart Maintenance
RISE is pioneering AI solutions for predictive maintenance across manufacturing, transportation, energy, and infrastructure sectors. By combining sensor networks with machine learning, they predict failures before they happen.
RISE is leading the way with innovative AI solutions for predictive maintenance, applied in industries such as manufacturing, transportation, energy, and infrastructure. Senior researcher Madhav Mishra explains that “smart maintenance with AI is about predicting, preventing and optimizing” operations across multiple sectors.
The Challenge
Traditional maintenance approaches are reactive - fixing things after they break. This leads to costly emergency repairs, unexpected outages, and inefficient resource consumption. The challenge is to shift from reactive to predictive maintenance across diverse industrial settings.
Key Applications
The AI-powered maintenance solutions developed at RISE span four major industries:
- Manufacturing: Predicts component wear and tear and plans maintenance to avoid costly production downtime
- Transportation: Monitors train components for early failure detection, improving safety and reliability
- Energy: Detects wind turbine anomalies in real-time, preventing breakdowns and maximizing energy production
- Infrastructure: Uses sensors to identify critical structural points before failures occur
The Technical Approach
The implementation combines sensor networks, machine learning algorithms, and advanced data analysis through a four-step process:
- Data collection from components using sensor networks
- AI pattern identification to detect anomalies
- Failure prediction with maintenance recommendations
- User-friendly interface delivery for actionable insights
The Outcome
Organizations implementing these AI solutions experience:
- Reduced emergency repair costs
- Minimized unexpected outages
- Optimized resource consumption and sustainability
- Extended equipment lifespan and improved reliability
A concrete example: a vehicle customer experienced significantly reduced downtime while improving safety metrics through the implementation of RISE’s predictive maintenance AI.
