Peggy Smedley Show

Peggy Smedley and Irena Grugulis, chair of work and skills, University of Leeds, U.K., talk about a worrying trend in work and training—and some alternatives. She talks about how many employers are limiting or narrowing jobs and, as a result, narrowing training for those jobs, which leads to training without much learning—and why this can be both successful and counterproductive.

They also discuss:

• Examples of industries using chatbots—and some concerning things to consider.
• One specific example: how firefighters actually use their discretion in practice.
• Lessons for elsewhere.

business.leeds.ac.uk

(7/30/24 - 881)

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Irena Grugulis, University of Leeds, U.K.,

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Peggy Smedley and Dan Miklovic, founder, Lean Manufacturing Research and leader, Third Eye Advisory, sit down for a candid conversation about gen AI (artificial intelligence) in the manufacturing industry. He says we were drowning in data in manufacturing and now AI is our life preserver.

They also discuss:

• The history of the IoT (Internet of Things).
• The impact ChatGPT really has had on manufacturing.
• Where gen AI is really taking off in manufacturing.

thirdeyeadvisory.com

(11/12/24 - 896)

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Dan Miklovic, Lean Manufacturing Research, Third Eye Advisory

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With 1.3 billion vehicles with internal combustion engines on the road, there are those that believe there should be no further investment in fossil fuels or internal combustion engines. Peggy Smedley talks to Zoran Filipi, professor and director, School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, Clemson University and founding director, Center for Virtual Prototyping of Ground Systems, about the shift to electrification.

They also discuss:

• Key challenges and opportunities for decarbonizing vehicles.
• The EV versus hybrid conversation.
• The transition to electrification for heavy machinery.

clemson.edu

(11/12/24 - 896)

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Zoran Filipi, Clemson University, Center for Virtual Prototyping of Ground Systems

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Urban populations are anticipated to increase by 2.5 billion by 2050, causing greater demand for new buildings. Peggy talks about how buildings are playing a huge role in greenhouse gas emissions.

She also discusses:

• The challenge we face building new structures and retrofitting existing one.
• Examples of two new and unique projects.
• How to identify innovation and opportunities in all stages of a project lifecycle.

peggysmedleyshow.com

(11/12/24 - 896)

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

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Peggy Smedley and Merry Frayne, director of product – Spot, Boston Dynamics, talk about how robotics in manufacturing has evolved in the last decade and what advances are being made specifically in robotics technology. She gives a little history lesson, saying the changes in robotics in manufacturing are remarkable, becoming so much smarter, more flexible, and collaborative.

They also discuss:

• The biggest shift that is happening in robotics in manufacturing.
• The challenges in manufacturing that robotics can help address, such as safety.
• How this is impacting the workforce.

bostondynamics.com

(10/15/24 - 892)

IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Merry Frayne, Boston Dynamics

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