The Royal Navy has announced that sailors are looking into how to apply artificial intelligence (AI) to maritime engineers following the innovation day attended by engineers from Fleet Support Units Archimedes and Brunel.
This event will be held under the banner Project Innovationwhich took place on August 27th, bringing together 30 engineers to assess AI analysis, maintenance and potential for predicting component failures.
According to Navy news here, the event features contributions from technology companies including C3.AI, AWS and Square, all of which demonstrate that AI-based systems have already strengthened their operational effectiveness in military and maritime environments by reducing downtime and improving store support.
“We've been working hard to get into the world,” said Will Jones, commander of Surflot. “Project Innovate isn't just about technology. It's about engineers challenging different ways of thinking, conventions, and exploring how, in the context of this event, AI can actually be applied to real engineering problems.”
He added: “Events like these will play a key role in helping engineers stay informed and engaged with emerging technologies, supporting their willingness to provide smarter, faster and more resilient support to the fleet.”
Chris Byrne, senior director of Strategic Solutions at C3.AI, commented. “Our team was pleased to meet FSU engineers and provide a perspective on the evolving technology landscape and potential applications within their engineering operations.”
The Royal Navy said the first event took an important step in the Fleet Support Unit strategy to integrate new technologies into engineering practices. By embedding AI into ongoing professional development, engineers are equipped with the knowledge and tools they need to meet future challenges.
FSU continues to provide what the Navy describes as scalable, agile, sustainable engineering support for home waters and Royal Navy ships deployed around the world.
