The AI Podcast (NVIDIA)
Safer, Smarter Construction Sites with Edge AI and Caterpillar Autonomous Machines - Ep. 285
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In this episode, Brandon Hootman, Caterpillar’s Vice President of Data and AI, discusses how NVIDIA’s AI Factory, Omniverse, and edge AI are transforming heavy equipment by creating digital twins, enabling safer autonomous operations, and providing in‑cab AI copilots for operators. He explains the workflow from data collection on the factory floor to real‑time decision‑making on construction sites, highlighting improvements in safety, efficiency, and predictive maintenance. Hootman emphasizes the strategic partnership with NVIDIA as a catalyst for accelerating AI adoption across the construction industry.
Episode Description
How is AI changing heavy equipment, from factory floor to job site?
Brandon Hootman, Vice President of Data and Artificial Intelligence at Caterpillar, explains how NVIDIA’s AI Factory, Omniverse, and edge AI power digital twins, safer autonomy, and in-cab AI copilots.
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How is AI changing heavy equipment, from factory floor to job site?
Brandon Hootman, Vice President of Data and Artificial Intelligence at Caterpillar, explains how NVIDIA’s AI Factory, Omniverse, and edge AI power digital twins, safer autonomy, and in-cab AI copilots.
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