Four years after launching its DX initiative, Electric Power Development announced its move into physical AI as it advances its digital initiatives. Although specific future developments are described in the article, the current focus is on expanding the use of AI in maintenance and operations.
Electric Power Development has continued to promote DX, and as it reached the four-year milestone, it outlined a policy of expanding its approach from the digital domain into the physical domain. The article indicates that, building on its DX initiatives to date, the company is emphasizing efforts to incorporate AI into field operations and maintenance.
Specifically, the company is considering introducing AI-based maintenance technologies. The intended application areas include Time Based Maintenance and Condition Based Maintenance, with data-driven predictive analysis and more sophisticated maintenance planning envisaged.
The article focuses on Electric Power Development’s consideration of physical AI as part of efforts to strengthen coordination between digital technologies and field operations. Further announcements on specific demonstrations and implementation timing are expected.