At CES 2025, Rimon Technologies unveiled “Digital Walter,” an AI-powered platform designed to capture and preserve expert knowledge within manufacturing environments. This system addresses the critical issue of “tribal knowledge” loss when seasoned industrial workers retire, ensuring that their invaluable expertise remains accessible for future employees.
The core functionality of Digital Walter involves equipping experts with body-mounted cameras, such as the Insta360, paired with optional external microphones. This setup allows workers to document their tasks in real-time without disrupting their workflow. The recorded videos are then transcribed and integrated into the Digital Walter system, creating a comprehensive repository of procedural knowledge.
New employees can access this repository by scanning a QR code and posing specific questions. The system utilizes AI to sift through the archived videos and retrieve precise snippets that demonstrate the required steps for various tasks, such as changing a filter on a coffee maker. This method offers a digital approach to traditional job shadowing, enhancing training efficiency.
While Rimon Technologies primarily targets the manufacturing sector—focusing on machine operation, maintenance, and service—the versatility of Digital Walter allows for applications across various industries involving manual processes and craftsmanship. By capturing on-the-job actions, the platform ensures that critical operational knowledge is retained and easily transferable.
The pricing model for Digital Walter starts at approximately $10,000 per customer, based on a platform-based subscription. Hardware components, such as the recommended body cameras, are additional costs. The choice of recording device is flexible, though Rimon advises using cameras with a wide field of view to effectively capture the dynamic movements typical in industrial settings.
The recorded data is processed in the cloud, where advanced AI algorithms analyze and organize the information. This cloud-based approach ensures that the system can handle large volumes of data efficiently, providing quick and accurate retrieval of information when needed.
By implementing Digital Walter, companies can mitigate the risks associated with the departure of experienced personnel. The platform not only preserves essential knowledge but also facilitates seamless knowledge transfer, thereby maintaining operational continuity and enhancing overall productivity.
Rimon Technologies’ innovative approach to knowledge management represents a significant advancement in leveraging AI to support industrial operations. By focusing on real-time, on-the-job documentation, Digital Walter offers a practical solution to a longstanding challenge in workforce management.
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