
 The TWIML AI Podcast (formerly This Week in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence)
 The TWIML AI Podcast (formerly This Week in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence) Upside-Down Reinforcement Learning with Jürgen Schmidhuber - #357
 Mar 16, 2020 
 Jürgen Schmidhuber, Co-founder of NNAISENSE and a pioneer in AI known for developing the LSTM network, discusses groundbreaking advancements in AI. He delves into Upside-Down Reinforcement Learning, highlighting its application in controlling robotic hands and improving learning through experiential methods. The conversation covers the shift from passive to active learning in industrial AI technologies, such as soft robotics and drone inspections, showcasing how curiosity-driven approaches can revolutionize robotics and real-world applications. 
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NNAISENSE's Industrial AI Applications
- NNAISENSE worked with Festo to build brains for robots controlled by air muscles.
- They also partnered with EOS to improve industrial 3D printing processes using AI.
Self-Learning Toy Audi
- NNAISENSE used reinforcement learning to teach a toy Audi to park.
- The car used sensors and maximized pleasure signals while minimizing pain signals.
AI in Glassmaking
- NNAISENSE is working with Schott, a glass manufacturer, to improve their glassmaking process.
- They aim to control an industrial pipeline with molten glass at 1200 degrees Celsius.
