In this episode of the "Human & AI" podcast, we get to the bottom of the fascinating world of autonomous robotics with Péter Fankhauser, the co-founder and CEO of ANYbotics!Péter shares his passion for technological advancement and his mission to create a workforce of autonomous robots that can revolutionize critical industries. He presents ANYbotics' unique approach to developing four-legged robots equipped with advanced sensors and AI capabilities, enabling them to navigate complex...

In this episode of "Human & AI" podcast, we dive deep into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the human resources (HR) landscape. Join us as we explore how leading organizations are harnessing the power of AI to revolutionize talent management, employee development, and organizational optimization with Michaela Schütt, the Senior Vice President in Digitalization Strategy for People & Organization at Siemens.As a pioneer behind Siemens' HR digitalization...

In our latest episode of Human & AI Podcast, learn about innovation with Erik Scepanski, a brilliant AI-expert and Innovation Manager at Digital Industries.Erik shared with us the details of the coolest company anniversary present, for the Siemens 175th celebration: the creation of an Non-Fungible Token (NFT)! He also shared his perspective from innovation topics, from generative AI to the cutting edge development of industrial copilots. Join us in this conversation and enjoy it!

Discover intrapreneurship and innovation in AI in the latest episode of Human&AI, with Timo Mühlhausen, Head of Data Driven X (DDX), and Supradeep Chikaballapur Manjunath, Head of Product Business at DDX.Join us as we explore how to generate value by combining different data modalities and business ecosystems, where the leaders of DDX initiative share their journey to providing financial insights, through a fusion of IoT machine data with the needs of industries, such as insurance and...

In this captivating episode of Human & AI, we sit down with German Suvorov, who is dedicated to AI solutions and business development for the NVIDIA ecosystem at Siemens.Join us as we explore the critical role of hardware trends and developments in shaping the future of industrial AI, and discover how open-source can fuel innovation across the sector. German demystifies the often-encountered “proof of concept - trap” and shares his insights on steering clear of its pitfalls.At the heart...

Discover the world of AI integration in industrial settings on Human & AI. In this episode, we explore all things data strategy and AI implementation with genius mind Erik Schwulera, IoT Lead for Manufacturing at Siemens. Gain valuable insights on implementing industrial-grade AI solutions on the shop floor and understand the delicate balance between human-machine collaboration. Don't miss this enlightening conversation between Erik and hosts Arberie and Ulli - tune in now to stay ahead...

In our newest Podcast Episode, Ulli and Arberie discuss the future of AI in the building sector, with the Enlighted CTO, Colm Nee. Discover how IoT and AI are driving sustainable buildings through advanced lighting control and data sharing. We explore the challenges hindering the adoption of Generative AI in enterprises and the potential disruptions it brings. Further, we get Colm’s insights on the future of AI compared to SaaS as well as LLM improvements, and the power of reinforcement...

For our first episode of 2024 we have a special treat for you: Hosts Arberie and Ulli invited 4 (!) genius minds to discuss ChatGPT use cases at Siemens. Our guests are the winners of the AI Lab’s ChatGPT & Co. - Use Case ideation challenge in March 2023, with a total of 147 unique ideas submitted on how to use LLMs to solve real-world business challenges. Curious to learn how their use cases evolved since last year? Tune in now to this special episode with:Bar Cohen (DI SW PLM DM...

In the newest episode of Human&AI, CEO of appliedAI initiative Andreas Liebl joins hosts Ulli and Arberie to discuss the EU's proposed AI Act and its potential impact on the European AI landscape. The impending regulation of AI technologies is a hot topic of debate as the EU AI Act is expected to strike a balance between fostering innovation and protecting consumers. How competitive is the European AI industry on a global scale? Can the EU AI Act become a strategic advantage, and what...

In our latest episode of Human&AI, we explore the fascinating world of the Industrial Metaverse with "Mr. Metaverse" Theo Papadopoulos, expert in Simulation & Digital Twin technology. Discover the key differentiators between the Industrial Metaverse and its commercial counterpart, and learn about its possibilities for immersive experiences, real-time collaboration, and interaction between stakeholders. We delve into the journey towards establishing the Industrial Metaverse by 2030 and...

Join hosts Arberie & Ulli in our latest episode of Human&AI as they have an engaging conversation with Stefan Schwab about the latest AI trends and how Siemens businesses Enlighted and Comfy are transforming our daily lives at the intersection of people, space, and work. Discover how these innovative solutions not only enhance our experiences but also help customers achieve their sustainability goals. Tune in now on siemens.fm or wherever you listen to podcasts!Curious about AI? Visit...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Kenza Ait Si Abbou, Director Client Engineering DACH at IBM, as we delve into the challenges and responsibilities connected to the democratization of AI, the importance of incentivizing a shift towards a data-driven mindset, and what it means to be human in a world where parts of the human experience can be found in machines, causing boundaries to blur. Kenza is a trailblazer standing up for female empowerment in the field of technology, she is a...

In this episode we are joined by Benjamin van Giffen, Assistant Professor for Information Management and Head of Management at the AI Lab of the University St Gallen. Benjamin shares his insights on how design thinking for AI can leverage the intersection of AI strengths and user needs to tackle real-world challenges. But that's not all - we also dive into the challenges of putting AI into productive use and explore the important role that ChatGPT and similar technologies play in education...

Low-code is considered one of the most disruptive current trends, revolutionizing the digital space by enabling people to develop applications without software development expertise. We sat down with Tim Srock, CEO of Mendix, to find out what low-code is all about, the role AI plays in this technology, and what it means for the future of software development.Curious about AI? Visit our Siemens AI Lab website!

Becoming an inspiring leader is a journey, not a destination. With people at the core of the digital transformation, inspiring leadership is needed more than ever. We could not talk about it with anyone better than Matthias Reuter, SVP Global Head of Siemens Leadership Excellence. Listen to this episode of Human&AI to find out all about how the leaders of Siemens are taken along on their journey to great leadership.Curious about AI? Visit our Siemens AI Lab website!

Big corporates and startups don’t go together? This week’s genius mind Sebastian Greiss proves the opposite. As the founder of StationX he builds bridges between various startups and Siemens Mobility. In doing so, StationX paves the way for innovative solutions with real impact while helping startups scale their business. Listen to this episode to learn more about all the intriguing peculiarities of bringing these two different worlds together.Curious about AI? Visit our Siemens AI Lab website!

Today we have two genius minds from Siemens Smart Infrastructure: Michael Weinhold, Head of Technology & Innovation and Rolf Apel, Principal Key Expert for grid digitalization. Michael and Rolf give valuable insights into how creating environments that care can help us overcome the challenges posed by rapidly changing energy systems. Tune in and find out how ethical considerations can be opportunities to foster good innovation.Curious about AI? Visit our Siemens AI Lab website!

Today’s genius mind is Amit Chakraborty, principal scientist for Physics-Aware AI. Machine Learning typically requires a lot of data to generate a reliable model which generalizes well. Tune in to learn how physics can be incorporated to achieve a more accurate model with the given amount of data, or even how less data is needed!Curious about AI? Visit our Siemens AI Lab website!

Today’s genius mind is Matthias Loskyll, director of Autonomous Factory and Industrial AI. Flexible, resilient and sustainable - three words that describe Matthias' idea of the Autonomous Factory, which is designed by and for people. Tune in to hear about his vision for the smart & self organizing production of the future and how the interplay of human and artificial intelligence can be crucial for success!Curious about AI? Visit our Siemens AI Lab website!

Today we have two genius minds: Bianca Höflinger and Tobias Eismann, who host the Talking Creativity Podcast. Bianca and Tobias explain why we need to foster creative capabilities and how the Siemens Creativity Lab helps doing that. But what does creativity even mean – and can artificial intelligence be creative? Tune in to this episode to find out! Curious about AI? Visit our Siemens AI Lab website! 

Today’s genius mind is Frank Rørtvedt, a Digital Enterprise Sales Specialist and Value Hacker at Siemens. Frank works with his team in Norway to leverage AI in battery manufacturing and enhance circularity by design. Tune in to this episode to hear how AI can help create a digital tool chain in times of resource scarcity and learn what “digital twins on neurons” are.Curious about AI? Visit our Siemens AI Lab website!

We celebrate the release of our 50th episode with genius mind Andrea Mawad from Talent Acquisition at Siemens Germany. Andrea explains how AI can be plugged into hiring processes to free recruiters from workload and enhance the experience of candidates. Tune in to this episode* to hear how we at Siemens envision talent acquisition, diversity, and the role of AI in it.Curious about AI? Visit our Siemens AI Lab website!*As this episode was recorded in February 2022, the recording holds no...

Today’s genius mind is Tobias Bäumler, Deputy Chairman of the Central Works Council and Member of the Supervisory Board of Siemens. As a chief responsible for the needs of Siemens employees, Tobias is convinced that AI is not replacing people but helping them do their jobs better. Tune in to this episode to learn about lifelong employability and how to make new technologies more trustworthy.Curious about AI? Visit our Siemens AI Lab website!

Today’s genius mind is Natascha Eckert, Head of Siemens Research & Innovation Ecosystem at Siemens Technology. To master digital transformation, it is vital to work in ecosystems. More than 30% of PhD students at Siemens work on AI topics. Tune in to this episode to find out what a Siemens Research and Innovation Ecosystem is and how Siemens connects state-of-the-art academia to real-world cases in business and industry.