IT Home reported on October 22 that General Motors has integrated artificial intelligence tools into production to improve quality control, assist in factory equipment inspections, and ensure that vehicle software is trouble-free.
The company's centralized testing and validation process claims to ensure that the software works correctly when a new model is released, eliminating potential glitches in the code that could lead to costly delays.
GM's Global Technology Center in Warren, Michigan, has 300 test benches that simulate the new infotainment system. According to AutomotiveNews, the test benches are controlled by eight engineers, and artificial intelligence software ensures that they operate around the clock. GM executives say automated tools have found 10 times as many problems as before.
In addition to the artificial intelligence tools that inspect the software, GM also uses cameras, sensors, and analytics tools to monitor manufacturing equipment, according to IT House. The system collects 165 million images per day and is able to predict failures before they interrupt vehicle production, effectively improving plant uptime.
In addition, a tool called SparkEyes checks the quality of welds in the body shop, and other camera-based systems evaluate parts and look for inconsistencies before installing them on the vehicle.