How Manufacturers Are Reskilling Factory Workers for AI Adoption
Parsec's Bill Rokos was quoted in Wards Auto's “How Manufacturers Are Reskilling Factory Workers for AI Adoption.”
Leveraging digital tools to upskill workers
Upskilling is important for workers that may not be familiar with AI or other digital tools, said Bill Rokos, chief technology officer at Parsec Automation Corp., an organization working with more than 11,000 manufacturing companies to integrate AI into their workflows.
“For many floor workers, powerful tools like the Internet of Things, automation and digitalization are brand-new concepts,” Rokos said.
“Using augmented reality and virtual reality, manufacturing leaders can provide workers with on-the-job training and enable them to learn new skills in a safe and controlled environment,” Rokos said.
Manufacturers are also using “AI-powered predictive maintenance, which analyzes equipment sensor data to forecast maintenance needs to reduce operational downtime, improve equipment reliability, and enhance worker productivity,” Rokos said.
