NVIDIA AI Podcast Enhancing Grid Reliability: How Buzz Solutions Uses Vision AI to Prevent Outages and Wildfires - Ep. 249
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Mar 26, 2025 Kaitlyn Albertoli, CEO and co-founder of Buzz Solutions, dives into the game-changing role of vision AI in ensuring electric grid reliability. She shares how drone inspections help identify issues like broken components and vegetation interference, preventing outages and wildfires. The conversation also highlights the evolution of AI technology in utilities, the importance of data management, and the customization of machine learning models for the energy sector. Plus, Kaitlyn discusses global variations in electricity distribution and the future of AI in utility management.
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Early Exposure to Power Industry
- Kaitlyn Albertoli's early exposure to the power industry stemmed from growing up near the San Onofre Nuclear Power Plant.
- Witnessing its shutdown sparked her interest in energy generation and renewable sources.
Buzz Solutions' Origin
- Buzz Solutions originated from a Stanford University course exploring drone use in wind turbine placement.
- Conversations with wind turbine companies highlighted the significant need for better inspection data management in the power sector.
The Data Deluge Problem
- In 2017, utilities were increasing inspection data collection due to improved technology and regulations.
- However, they lacked effective methods to manage and analyze this influx of data.