Visual checks halted freight. Now, edge AI spots faults and optimizes routing, saving 26,000 hours annually.
A heavy machinery manufacturer serving the North American Class I railroad network, which consists of over 140,000 miles of track across diverse terrain.
Inspectors must visually examine rails and fasteners to spot faults, a manual process that requires halting profitable freight operations. This...
“We are trying to change our business. The hardware business is a one-time business, whereas software and digital technology is a sustainable business.”
Heavy industry manufacturer for aerospace, energy, mobility, and industrial sectors.
NVIDIA is a technology company that specializes in semiconductors, graphics processing units, and artificial intelligence for applications in data centers, gaming, and more.
Partnered with Kawasaki to build its AI-driven track maintenance and inspection platform.
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