// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM
Machine Learning
A type of artificial intelligence that allows computer systems to learn from data without being explicitly programmed. It identifies patterns and makes predictions or decisions.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Machine Learning (ML) is a subset of AI enabling systems to learn from data, identify patterns, and make predictions or decisions by developing algorithms that improve performance on a specific task without explicit programming, widely applied in predictive maintenance, quality control, and process optimization in manufacturing.
BACKGROUND
The Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as 4IR, Industry 4.0 or the Intelligence Age, is a neologism describing rapid technological advancement in the 21st century. It follows the Third Industrial Revolution. The term was popularized in 2016 by Klaus Schwab, the World Economic Forum founder and former executive chairman, who asserts that these developments represent a significant shift in industrial capitalism.
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- ML
- AI Learning
- Pattern Recognition
- Predictive Analytics
USAGE NOTE
Machine learning algorithms are used to predict equipment failures before they occur, reducing downtime.