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The Indispensable Role of Software Engineers in the AI-Driven Future of Software Development
Inspiration Today, I had the opportunity to appear on a TV show, where I was asked about the future of software engineering in light of the rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and automation. The question sparked an engaging conversation, prompting me to...
Adapting TRIZ for Personal Growth: Tackling the “Expert” Syndrome of Over-confidence and “Imposter” Syndrome of Under-confidence with Inventive Principles
Introduction In today's fast-paced and competitive world, personal growth is essential for success and well-being. It is not uncommon for individuals to encounter challenges such as the "Expert" Syndrome of over-confidence and the "Imposter" Syndrome of...
Disruptive Innovation: Why the Status Quo is No Longer an Option
A Retrospective on the Biggest Business Buzzword of the 21st Century The concept of disruptive innovation was first introduced by Clayton Christensen, a Harvard Business School professor, in his 1997 book "The Innovator's Dilemma". In the book, Prof. Christensen...
Innovation for Urgency: Understanding the Different Types of Innovations
Introduction Innovation is a key driver of progress and success in any industry. However, not all innovations are created equal. Innovation can be classified in terms of impact or urgency. Impact-driven innovation is motivated by the desire to make more financial...
How Structured Innovation Tools Can Help Manage Organizational Conflicts
Introduction Organizations are complex ecosystems made up of various actors such as managers, experts, workers, and supporting staff. These actors interact with different mechanisms such as processes, activities, rules, strategies, and models to deliver value to the...
About the Design of the Spot Robot from “Boston Dynamics”
Spot is a quadruped robot that can traverse a variety of terrains and perform a range of tasks. It has a modular design, which means that different attachments and sensors can be added to the robot to customize its functionality. Spot was originally designed for...
“Inventivate”: Where Creative Engineering, Inventive Design and Artificial Intelligence Colide Each Other
Creative Engineering vs Inventive Engineering Creative engineering involves the use of imagination, design, and innovation to create new and useful solutions to problems. It's all about thinking outside the box and finding unique ways to solve complex challenges....
Digital Twin: Beyond a 3D CAD Model
Misconception about digital twins Digital twin technology has gained significant attention in recent years as it promises to revolutionize the way we design, manufacture, and maintain industrial systems. In the field of industrial production, many people still have a...
Innovating Within Constraints: How Inventive Design Lives with Plausible Possible
"Plausible Possible" in Engineering "Plausible possible" refers to something that could happen and is also reasonably believable or likely to happen based on current knowledge, evidence, or experience. For example, it is plausible possible that humans will colonize...
Project Ideas in Social Robotics
Elderly companion robot: Develop a robot that can assist and interact with elderly people in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. The robot could provide entertainment, remind patients to take their medication, and perform simple tasks such as fetching items....
Technologies Behind Sophia Humanoid Robot
Sophia is a social humanoid robot developed by Hanson Robotics, which is a Hong Kong-based company. Sophia uses a combination of advanced technologies to enable her to interact and communicate with humans. Some of the programming technologies behind the Sophia robot...
The Technology Behind the Amazing Atlas Robot
Behind some remarkable results like those of "Boston Dynamics" are almost 30 years of research in the behavior of mechanical systems and in the study of biomechanics (kinematic and dynamic optimization, trajectory optimization), mathematical optimization for...
Speeding Up Innovative Design with TRIZ and Unlocking Rapid Breakthroughs
Introduction TRIZ, the acronym for "Theory of Inventive Problem Solving," is a powerful and systematic methodology that has revolutionized the world of engineering and design. TRIZ provides a structured approach to identifying and overcoming contradictions within...
The Dark Side of Hackathons: Exploiting Young Minds for Profit
Note: As a university professor in innovation and robotics, as well as an entrepreneur and innovator in the software industry, I've encouraged my students to participate in hackathons and competitions as a way to boost their creativity and problem-solving skills....
Expanding Creative Possibilities: Exploring the Synergy Between Large Language Models (LLMs) and Theory of Inventive Problem-Solving (TRIZ)
The Rise of Large Language Models (LLMs) It seems that very soon the world will experience a significant change with the release of GPT-4, a new Artificial Intelligence system that is 500 times more powerful than the current version of GPT-3 (the core of ChatGPT)....
The Intersection of AI and Robotics: Unlocking the Potential of Intelligent Machines
"AI in Robotics" OR "AI & Robotics"? Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics have always been two fascinating fields of technology that have captured the imagination of people for decades. Both have made significant advancements in recent years, with the AI...
Cognitive Industrial Robots: A Significant Step Forward in Industrial Automation
Definition Industrial robots have come a long way since their inception in the 1950s. These machines were originally designed to perform repetitive tasks with precision and accuracy, such as welding or painting. However, in recent years, there has been a significant...
Innovations: Social Robots in the Manufacturing Industry
Most of us imagine that social robots are used in tasks that are outside industrial production. In principle, this has happened till now, but it is time for new innovations! And yes, we have to be creative and search for new areas of applications of social robots. To...
What Should a National Hub for Artificial Intelligence Look Like?
Designing a National Hub on Artificial Intelligence (AI) for a country like Romania requires a well-thought-out strategy that takes into account the country's resources and goals. Such a National Hub for AI would be a centralized platform for AI research, development,...
Future of Robotics
The future of robotics is likely to be characterized by a rapid pace of technological innovation, as advances in hardware, software, and artificial intelligence (AI) continue to drive the development of increasingly sophisticated and capable robots. While the...
Playing with TRIZ to Invent a New Robot
Apply Inventive Design on a Generic Traditional Industrial Robot TRIZ (Theory of Inventive Problem Solving) is a methodology for systematic innovation that can be used to solve problems and develop new products. In this case, we can apply TRIZ to improve an existing...
Disruptive Innovations: Mixing AI, AR and Industrial Robotics
Disruptive innovation is a term used to describe a process by which a new technology or product enters a market and disrupts the existing industry. This disruptive innovation typically starts with a small foothold in an underserved or overlooked segment of the market...
From Fiction to Reality: The Evolution of Artificial Intelligence
Introduction Artificial Intelligence (AI) has come a long way since its inception in the 1950s. From simple rule-based systems to complex neural networks capable of beating humans at complex games, AI has seen remarkable progress in recent years. The advances in AI...
The Power of Sequential Composition in Robotics: How Boston Dynamics’s Robots Achieve Dynamic, Coordinated Movements
Introduction The field of robotics has seen significant advancements in recent years, with companies like Boston Dynamics pushing the limits of what robots can achieve. One key concept enabling robots to perform highly dynamic, coordinated movements is sequential...
Unlocking the True Potential of Leadership with TRIZ: Empowering Others to Thrive
A leader is someone who shows others the right path and helps them become better at what they do.Introduction Leadership is a fundamental aspect of human interaction, playing a crucial role in various aspects of life, from business to politics, sports to community...
A Tribute for the International Women’s Day! Empowering Women and Robotics for a More Inclusive Future
The future of robotics is one where diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords, but fundamental values that drive innovation and progress. As we look towards a world where robots and women work together, we have the opportunity to create a future that is more...
Integrating Innovation Management and Innovation Engineering: The Emergence of ‘Syinnem’ as a Holistic Concept
Today I searched on the Internet to see opinions about the difference between innovation management and innovation engineering. Surprisingly, I did not find something relevant (see below).Thus, I decided to prepare this post to bring more light into this matter....
The Truth About Electric Cars: They’re Not Zero Emissions
In 2020, on December 9, I was happy to deliver an online training about "Product lifecycle management: a cradle-to-cradle perspective", at the invitation of my university colleagues in the project "INTERACT - SCHOOL ON SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY AND AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY"...
Digital Disruptors: Even Software Companies Must Embrace Digital Transformation
Introduction Digital transformation is the process of using digital technologies to fundamentally change the way organizations operate, deliver value to customers, and interact with stakeholders. It involves leveraging digital technologies such as cloud computing,...
System Innovations: The Case of Electric Cars
Replacing conventional cars with electric cars falls in the category of system innovation. This requires a long period of time and huge investments. Recently I have found out about the European Parliament's decision to interdict conventional car sales starting with...
A Talk with ChatGPT about Future
Reporter: Who are you, ChatGPT? ChatGPT: I am an AI language model developed by OpenAI. My main function is to generate human-like text based on the input I receive, allowing me to answer questions, write articles, and have conversations on a wide range of topics. My...
Artificial Intelligence is an Expensive Game
Let us start with chatGPT: it is an instance of the GPT-3 language model which has 175 billion parameters. GPT-3 is one of the largest language models currently available. Its high parameter count enables it to process vast amounts of data and generate highly...
Artificial Intelligence to Expand the Potential of Generative Design of Complex Mechanical Modules
Generative Design and Topological Optimization Generative design is a computational design methodology that uses algorithms and computer simulations to generate design options based on specified criteria and constraints. The algorithm explores various design options,...
Innovation is not Invention
Innovation is not Part of Invention, but Invention is Part of Innovation Invention and innovation are related concepts that are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same. Invention refers to the creation of a new product, process, or technology that did...
Digital Transformation to Support Resilient Economies and Stakeholder Capitalism
1. Introduction Current and foreseeing global challenges impose adaptation of economies and profound structural changes in almost all economic sectors to ensure the sustainability of businesses [1]. Sustainability deeply depends on the resilience of businesses in...