OIM 3505: Industrial AI Innovation
2 Advanced elective credits
This course explores the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and industrial operations, focusing on how AI-driven technologies are transforming manufacturing, heavy industry, infrastructure, and even space-based production. It delves into key concepts like digital manufacturing, automation, robotics, digital twins, augmented lean, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), the industrial metaverse, gigascale infrastructure, and Agentic AI, examining their practical applications and strategic implications, including industrial sustainability challenges. The course leverages Greater Boston's industrial technology ecosystem for site visits and experiential learning opportunities. A key element will be examining the "human-in-the-loop" aspects of industrial AI, recognizing the importance of human-machine collaboration. Students will also develop their own innovative applications of AI within an industrial context. As a whole, the course builds learning competencies in collaboration and entrepreneurial leadership, with an integrated sustainability perspective.
Prerequisites: None