Reliability Radio EP 343: A HUMAN MUST BE IN THE LOOP Bill Kilbey

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Reliability Radio EP 343: A HUMAN MUST BE IN THE LOOP Bill Kilbey - Waites

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On this episode of Reliability Radio, hosts Jonathan Guiney and Brendan Russ welcome Bill Kilbey, Chief Reliability Officer from Weight Sensor Technology, to discuss the ongoing tension between AI hype and the human element in condition monitoring.

Drawing on his background from the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarines, Bill emphasizes that sound and vibration analysis is a detective game that requires deep human expertise. He argues that while AI is necessary to process 5 billion readings a day, a human analyst must always be in the loop to provide curated, in-context data and prevent inaccurate, unqualified recommendations.

Key Takeaways:

The AI Reality: Learn why the hype cycle is in full swing, but true predictive maintenance still relies on certified analysts with industry experience.

Beyond the Sensor: How the company won the Solution Award by creating a product that enables customers, not replaces them.

Future of Data: The powerful role of Large Language Models (LLMs) in ingesting documents (like motor manuals) and cross-correlating them with analysis data to provide contextual maintenance guidance.

The Final Warning: A call to arms to put down the phone, use your brain, and not outsource critical thinking to a digital twin.

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