Industrial AI Podcast
Robert Weber / Peter Seeberg
The Industrial AI Podcast reports weekly on the latest developments in AI and machine learning for the engineering, robotics, automotive, process and automation industries. The podcast features industrial users, scientists, vendors and startups in the field of Industrial AI and machine learning. The podcast is hosted by Peter Seeberg, Industrial AI consultant and Robert Weber, tech journalist.Their mission: Demystify Industrial AI and machine learning, inspire industrial users.
The hosts:
Peter Seeberg is an Industrial AI and machine learning expert for the manufacturing industry. He worked over 25 years in IT (Intel) and 10 years in Automation. He co-initiated the Industrial Data Intelligence Startup (Softing) where he was responsible for managing machine learning projects in industrial environments. Today he advises companies when it comes to Industrial AI and machine learning. Together with Robert Weber, journalist for industrial topics, he discusses AI and ML applications, standards, and education topics, make or buy decisions as well as regulation for AI in manufacturing.
The hosts:
Peter Seeberg is an Industrial AI and machine learning expert for the manufacturing industry. He worked over 25 years in IT (Intel) and 10 years in Automation. He co-initiated the Industrial Data Intelligence Startup (Softing) where he was responsible for managing machine learning projects in industrial environments. Today he advises companies when it comes to Industrial AI and machine learning. Together with Robert Weber, journalist for industrial topics, he discusses AI and ML applications, standards, and education topics, make or buy decisions as well as regulation for AI in manufacturing.
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Jun 11, 2025 • 52min
MAN Dataset for Trucks
Felix Fendt, a PhD student at the Technical University of Munich, along with Florian Ruch and Farisha Rizwin from MAN, dive into groundbreaking advancements in autonomous trucking. They unveil the MAN TruckScenes dataset, the first publicly available sensor and driving data for autonomous vehicles. The trio discusses the challenges and innovations in trucking data pipelines, emphasizing the significance of real and synthetic data integration. Additionally, they highlight the need for open-source collaboration to tackle hurdles in autonomous driving technology.
Jun 4, 2025 • 40min
xLSTM-based time series model TiRex - why is it leading the leaderboards?
Sepp Hochreiter, a pioneer of LSTM and head of the Institute for Machine Learning at Johannes Kepler University, discusses TiRex, a revolutionary time series model surpassing industry giants like Amazon and Google. He explains the evolution of LSTM to XLSDM, emphasizing its strengths in forecasting. TiRex is designed for user-friendly industrial applications with impressive speed and accuracy. Hochreiter also compares TiRex with competitors and shares insights on job opportunities for those eager to join the innovative team in Linz.
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May 28, 2025 • 57min
How does an Airbus data scientist keep up to date?
Tom Zehle, a data scientist at Airbus and researcher at LMU Munich, discusses his strategies for staying up to date with AI research. He shares innovative tools like Perplexity AI that help him analyze academic papers efficiently. Zehle emphasizes the importance of online communities and collaborative environments in keeping pace with advancements. He also explores the challenges of integrating theoretical frameworks with practical applications, highlighting knowledge management and the role of explainability in AI development.
May 21, 2025 • 34min
Time Series Data Quality
Peter Seeberg talks to Thomas Dhollander, Co-founder & CPO at Timeseer.AI about Trusted IIoT Data as the Key to Proactive Operations.
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We thank our partner SIEMENS
May 14, 2025 • 52min
MathWorks Safe AI, the Pope and Reinforcement Learning
In this episode, we talk to Lucas from MathWorks about their Safe AI Approach and how it can be used to make money, think about the Pope, and introduce our new US correspondent.
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We thank our partner SIEMENS
May 7, 2025 • 49min
Multi-Agent Generative Systems (MAGS) for transforming industrial processes
Peter talks to Pieter van Schalkwyck, CEO at XMPRO about Multi-Agent Generative Systems (MAGS) for transforming industrial processes.
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We thank our partner SIEMENS
Apr 30, 2025 • 42min
Do we need a "LexLeCun" or how to deal with US talents?
In this compelling discussion, Thomas Hurt, a researcher at Siki Research specializing in global AI talent trends, shares important insights on the shifting dynamics of AI talent between the U.S. and Europe. He debates whether Europe can realistically attract this talent back, examining salary disparities and ethical AI promotion. Hurt also critiques the rigid structures in European academia that hinder innovation and discusses how universities can better prepare for incoming talent. Join the conversation on the future of AI careers!
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Apr 23, 2025 • 45min
Industrial Communication: MCP and A2A for the shopfloor?
Collin Masson, Director of Research at ARC Advisory Group, dives into the rapid evolution of industrial AI. He discusses the crucial Model Context Protocol (MCP) and its role in contextualizing factory data for better AI model selection. The conversation also highlights advancements in AI frameworks and the need for standardized communication protocols to enhance security in industrial communications. Moreover, Masson emphasizes the benefits of open-source collaborations in agent communication, pushing against misconceptions that generative AI is a catch-all solution.
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Apr 16, 2025 • 1h 1min
Productivity Mining
Robert talked to Miroslaw Bartecki from Kyp.ai about Data, Supply Chains and AI, EPR-Systems and Agents and a lot more.
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We thank our partner SIEMENS
Apr 9, 2025 • 43min
Humanoid Robotics: Game Changer or Hype?
Simon Schmidt, Senior Manager at Fraunhofer IPA, dives into the world of humanoid robotics and their potential impact on manufacturing. He highlights the ongoing debate over what qualifies as humanoid and discusses insights from a survey revealing differing perceptions among stakeholders. The conversation unveils the challenges these robots face in achieving practicality and safety, as well as the need for viable business cases to ensure their success. Lastly, Schmidt emphasizes the necessity for increased funding and research in Germany to match human capabilities with robotics.
