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March 28, 2024 | Shawn DuBravac, IPCEstimated reading time: 1 minute
Editor’s note: Shawn DuBravac will provide the closing keynote at IPC APEX EXPO 2024/ECWC16, at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 11, and provided this preview of his planned comments. The keynote is open to all attendees.
Technology is reshaping our engagement with the world, propelling us toward a more sustainable, inclusive, and improved existence by integrating digital technology seamlessly into our lives. This move further democratizes access to information and tools, bridging gaps and creating opportunities that accelerate our journey toward a universally accessible and empowered future. These transformations are unfolding across multiple domains, including healthcare, the home, the automotive industry, and robotics. Each sector is experiencing a significant shift, embracing new technologies that redefine their operations and impact.
Where Do We See Artificial Intelligence?
The widespread integration of AI across various sectors is broadening its impact, from revolutionizing healthcare with Smart solutions to transforming homes into intuitive spaces, highlighting its crucial role in boosting efficiency and addressing complex challenges. In healthcare, we're witnessing a trend toward personalized care with AI-driven devices like intelligent pillows to mitigate snoring, sophisticated sleep monitors, and innovative patient monitoring systems. Smart home technologies are evolving toward creating adaptive living environments, featuring AI-equipped refrigerators that offer recipe suggestions and robotic aides for household chores. The implications of this AI infusion are vast, promising a future where technology seamlessly anticipates and fulfills individual and collective needs. This drives industries forward and improves quality of life on a global scale.
To read this entire article, which appeared in the March 2024 issue of SMT007 Magazine, click here.
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